Sébastien Josse (Maxi Edmond de Rothschild) took the best start in the 2018 Route du Rhum. The skipper of Team Gitana took the best start in the fleet. After a cautious start, he made up for Armel Le Cléac'h and François Gabart. Sébastien Josse confirms the immense potential of his maxi Edmond de Rothschild. Thomas Coville (Sodebo) and Francis Joyon (Idec) are in ambush. François Gabart then overtook Sébastien Josse during a sailing opening.
Sébastien Josse was the first to "cut" Cape Fréhel! Only half an hour after the start of the Route du Rhum. The skipper of Maxi Edmond de Rothscild took a cautious start before successively overtaking Armel Le Cléac'h (Banque Populaire) and François Gabart (Macif). Thomas Coville (Sodebo) and Francis Joyon (Idec) are in ambush.
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After taking the lead in Cape Fréhel, Sébastien Josse made a small mistake in a maneuver opening sail. François Gabart took the opportunity to overtake and take control of the Route du Rhum.
@SebJosse passes Cape Frehel in the lead! #FlyingOffshore # RDR2018 pic.twitter.com/HNRAkaKSet
- GitanaTeam (@GitanaTeam) November 4, 2018++ DIRECT Route du Rhum: rankings, positions and mapping in real time