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Route du Rhum 2026 sees major sponsorship shifts
French meat supplier Charal announced it will end its ten‑year partnership with skipper Jérémie Beyou after the 2026 Route du Rhum, marking the conclusion of the Charal Sailing Team’s collaboration at the Guadeloupe‑bound race.
Separately, French sailing apparel maker Sailiz confirmed a technical partnership with Belgian skipper Djemila Tassin for the same edition. Sailiz will develop a custom offshore racing clothing range tailored to Tassin’s measurements and race programme, emphasizing gender‑specific design and a commitment to gender‑mixity initiatives linked to the race.
Both announcements highlight evolving sponsor dynamics ahead of the high‑profile transatlantic event.
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Charal · Djemila Tassin · Jérémie Beyou · Route du Rhum · Sailiz