Among the participants are nine catamarans that we've introduced to you in detail, each with its own dedicated video. After an initial 900-nautical-mile passage from Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands, the crews now face another 2,130 nautical miles before reaching Saint-Louis Bay on Marie-Galante, Guadeloupe.
The start took place in rather light conditions, with just 6 to 7 knots of northerly wind. However, the northeast trade winds are expected to return as early as Friday, giving the crews more favorable conditions for downwind sailing.
Organized since 2017 by Grand Pavois Organisation, this rally is open to monohulls and multihulls over 33' (10 m) and places a strong emphasis on camaraderie and safety, notably through daily weather guidance and satellite tracking of the fleet.
The first arrivals in Marie-Galante are expected from November 23 onward.
Fleet tracking: https://carto.oceantracking.fr/rallyesoleil/carto
