Light air and stiff breeze, offshore and inshore racing, sunny skies and heavy rainstorms, enlivened by drama and action on the water. Won, or better said, outrightly dominated, by a great champion: Armel Le Cléac’h. The 2010 edition of La Solitaire will remain in the books as one of the most exciting races in recent history. The overview of the race…
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.