Event· Grande-Terre· Leeward Islands
Route du Rhum Finish (Pointe-a-Pitre)
16° 13.7′ N · 61° 32.0′ W · approximate
The legendary single-handed transatlantic race from Saint-Malo in Brittany finishes in Pointe-a-Pitre every four years in November; the whole island turns out to welcome the skippers, from giant trimarans to amateur racers.
Practical
Coordinate approx: the Pointe-a-Pitre harbour waterfront near the finish quays; Marina Bas-du-Fort's honour quay is named after the sailor Florence Arthaud. The 13th edition starts from Saint-Malo on 1 November 2026 at 1:02pm (Wikipedia); the race record is 6 days 19 hours 47 minutes (Charles Caudrelier, 2022), so the first boats can arrive about a week after the start, with smaller classes finishing over the following weeks. Expect marinas and anchorages around Pointe-a-Pitre to be very busy in November of race years - book berths early. 2022 had 138 starters and 103 finishers.
Best for
Watching race finishes in November 2026
Season
November, every four years (2026, 2030)
Nearby
- Memorial ACTe0.2 NM away
- Le Yacht Club (La Darse, Pointe-a-Pitre)0.4 NM away
- Marche de la Darse (Pointe-a-Pitre Fish Market)0.4 NM away
- Marina Bas-du-Fort Fuel Dock0.5 NM away
- Pointe-a-Pitre Market (Marche Saint-Antoine)0.5 NM away
- AD Nautic Pointe-a-Pitre (Bas-du-Fort)0.6 NM away
- Bas-du-Fort Marina Restaurants0.6 NM away
- Bas-du-Fort Marina Village Shops0.6 NM away