The relationship between Gitana and the Route du Rhum is a longstanding love affair dating back to the early 2000s, with the legendary transatlantic race helping to shape the construction and major optimisation programmes of the racing yachts campaigned by Benjamin and Ariane de Rothschild
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With fewer than 60 days before the start of the 13th Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe, everything is gathering pace! For defending champion Charles Caudrelier and the Gitana Team this is especially true, given that they have a highly innovative maxi-trimaran that was only launched eight months ago
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Launched on 14 February, the new Maxi Edmond de Rothschild reached a decisive milestone in its development phase this week
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Launched on 14 February, the new Maxi Edmond de Rothschild reached a decisive milestone in its development phase this week. Fitted with its first foil – a Y-shaped pendulum appendage of unprecedented dimensions inspired by America’s Cup monohulls – the 32-metre giant completed its first runs in full flight
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Since her launch on the 14th of February, the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild’s first sea trials have been eagerly awaited. Seeing the 32-metre giant head out for the open sea and the crew finally hoist the sails of this project that began in 2022, was a truly momentous occasion for the whole team on Tuesday morning
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