North Sails has marked French skipper Tom Laperche's record-breaking victory in the 2026 Route du Rhum, achieved aboard the 32-metre Ultim trimaran SVR-Lazartigue.
On his first attempt at the legendary solo transatlantic race, the 29-year-old claimed victory in Guadeloupe in six days, 13 hours, 27 minutes and 40 seconds, breaking the previous record by more than six hours.
As previously reported by Afloat, Laperche's performance established a new benchmark for the race.
North Sails takes a closer look at the record-breaking passage, the Ultim fleet and the sailmaking expertise behind the competitors.
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Nigel Young, Maurice O'Connell and Shane Hughes
