The Route du Rhum Bob Escoffier will take an unexpected detour by the Roscoff and the bay of Morlaix. The skipper of Kriter V Socomore Queginer has made the decision, in agreement with his router, to take shelter in Roscoff to shelter from the weather conditions. The night from Monday to Tuesday will be the scene of a strong depression with an 8 m swell.
For Bob Escoffier, caution is essential for the first days of the Route du Rhum. The 69-year-old Skipper from Kriter V Socomore Queginer made the decision to divert to Roscoff. A decision, made in agreement with his router, and motivated by the danger of the weather conditions of the night from Monday to Tuesday. Indeed, a swell of 8 m and gusts of 100 km / h are expected.
++ DIRECT Route du Rhum: follow the start of the race
The sailing instructions authorize a temporary stop within 150 miles of Saint-Malo, with assistance. Yesterday, some skippers of the Class40 wished a neutralization of the race as of Monday evening.