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The race starts at 1:02 p.m.; tune in to France 3
The 13th edition of the Route du Rhum will set sail on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 1:02 p.m. mainland France time, which is 8:02 a.m. in Guadeloupe.
France Télévisions will air a special program starting at 12:50 p.m. on France 3 and france.tv. Adélaïde Castier will be joined by sailors Yoann Richomme and Marie Tabarly to provide commentary on the start and the fleet?s initial movements.
Link to watch the live stream: https://www.france.tv/
A live broadcast is also scheduled to begin at 12:30 p.m. on ICI Bretagne and france.tv, from the Pointe du Grouin.
A second live stream on YouTube and the race's platforms
The organization will also share its footage on the official Route du Rhum website, YouTube, and its social media channels.
Maxime Cogny will provide commentary alongside Olivier Ligné and navigator Amélie Grassi. This setup will allow viewers to follow the competitors? initial strategies before they set out across the Atlantic.
Radio France Has Been Involved Since the Early Stages of Preparation
To follow the start without a screen, Radio France will provide coverage across several stations.
ICI Armorique will provide coverage throughout the day, while franceinfo will air a special morning program focused on the preparations and the departure. Reporters will be on the scene from a boat and from Cap Fréhel. France Inter will also broadcast reports.
In Saint-Malo, giant screens in the village
The Route du Rhum Village will remain open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, even after the boats have set sail.
Giant screens will allow viewers to watch the broadcast between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. This option offers an alternative to watching from the coast, especially for visitors who want to avoid parking difficulties and areas closed to the public.
The boats' departures from the port are scheduled by category, with some leaving as early as Friday and Saturday. The Class40s, in particular, are scheduled to pass through the locks on Sunday morning, starting at 6:30 a.m. These times are subject to change.
Cap Fréhel and Pointe du Grouin: Supervised Access
Not all natural sites offering a view of the course will be freely accessible.
At the tip of Pointe du Grouin, the very end of the headland, the semaphore area, and certain protected areas will be off-limits to the public. A designated observation area will be provided.
At Cap Fréhel, several roads will be closed to traffic on Sunday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Visitors can reach the site via off-site parking lots and shuttle buses. Outbound shuttles will run from 9:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., and return shuttles from 1:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Other coastal areas, notably the headlands of La Varde and Rochefroide, as well as the vicinity of Cézembre, are also subject to protective measures.
Before setting out, it is therefore essential to consult the official maps and follow the authorized trails.
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