Crédit photo : Manon Le Guen

This year, there are 65 boats on the list, 11 prototypes, 51 series and 4 proto-series. There are five nationalities on the start  line. And this year, 13 women will be at the start, two more than last year.

This race is going to be very fast, with the first skippers  expected within 24 hours of the start.

The general briefing took place with all the participants. Race instructions were given by Annabelle Moreau, the race director, and Didier Legrix, President of the Race Committee. Skippers  were reminded of the course, safety instructions and race rules. The start procedure was also explained.

Tomorrow morning, at 10 am, there will be a weather briefing, then at 4:30 pm the start of the towing.