With 73 pre-entries and the participation of veritable mainstays of offshore racing, La Solitaire du Figaro 2010 has one of the most impressive line-ups of the past forty editions of the race. Le Havre will host the start of La Solitaire for the first time on July 27th The skippers will set sail from Le Havre, host start port for the first time, on July 27th on a 1,717 nautical miles mix of inshore and offshore racing over a four stage race.
The 2010 edition of La Solitaire du Figaro will cover 1,717 nautical miles between ports both old and new to the race. There will be the return to Gijon and Kinsale, which will bring back memories that are part of the rich history of La Solitaire du Figaro. Between these two stages abroad, Le Havre will host the race start for the 41st edition for the first time. Brest and Cherbourg-Octeville will each host a stop-over once more.
Following an incredible 40th edition, La Solitaire du Figaro is already looking ahead to 2010 and unveils its French host ports of call. The full details of the course of the 41st edition of La Solitaire du Figaro shall be disclosed on Friday 4th December at the Paris Boat Show.
52 skippers at the start, 52 at the finish. Not one retirement. New young talents making their first appearances, the stars of offshore sailing proving their mettle, wonderful stories, deserving winners…. and above all suspense that endured to the very last miles. The 40th edition of La Solitaire du Figaro has delivered on all its promises: “I couldn’t have dreamed of better” says Race Director Jacques Caraës.