Martin Lange (special envoy to Brittany), edited by Gauthier Delomez 05:00, November 09, 2022
On the eve of the big start of the 12th edition of the Route du Rhum, Europe 1 boarded the boat of Romain Attanasio, one of the 138 skippers entered in the event.
In front of many spectators, the navigator left the port of Saint-Malo to anchor overnight in Dinard.
Effervescence before the big departure.
Tuesday, on the eve of the launch of the 12th edition of the Route du Rhum, boats gradually left the port of Saint-Malo in Ille-et-Vilaine.
Europe 1 was able to board the Fortinet, that of Romain Attanasio, which left in the middle of the night.
"It's magnificent, there are lights everywhere on the sea", affirmed the special envoy of our antenna.
The boat headed for Dinard to anchor overnight.
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Leaving the port is always a rather special moment.
There was a lot of public, a lot of atmosphere this Tuesday.
"I wasn't expecting that, I thought it would be more discreet and no, there are people. It's nice!", salivated the navigator, when the event had to be postponed due to the conditions. weather report.
A final weather briefing the day before departure
"The Malouins are there, so it's great!", Continued Romain Attanasio at the microphone of Europe 1. "Everyone will be happy when the boat is moored to the buoy, and we only have to concentrate for tomorrow (Wednesday)", assured the skipper.
The mooring of the boat took place under the eyes of the special envoy of Europe 1. The boat, nearly 20 meters long, spent the night in front of the Dinard casino.
As for Romain Attanasio, he left his boat to take a speedboat and reach his apartment for a final weather briefing and a final evening with his team, before the big departure on Wednesday.
A total of 138 skippers attended a final weather briefing on Tuesday.
All the conditions should be met for the 12th edition of the Route du Rhum to finally set off from Saint-Malo this Wednesday at 2:15 p.m.