# Barco Brasil Route du Rhum participation

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/barco-brasil-route-du-rhum-participation
> Updated: 2026-10-30T22:22:25.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Class40 sailing vessel Barco Brasil is scheduled to compete in the Route du Rhum race, departing from Saint-Malo, France, on November 1. The solo transatlantic journey covers approximately 6,560 kilometers toward Guadeloupe in the Caribbean.

Belgian skipper Gaëtan Thomas will command the vessel alone for the estimated 15 to 20 day trip. This participation follows the boat's previous involvement in the Globe40 around-the-world race. Under an agreement with José Guilherme Caldas, Thomas will use the boat in exchange for performing a complete overhaul of the vessel and ensuring it is returned in seaworthy condition.

Throughout the race, the project will continue its campaign to raise awareness regarding stroke prevention, maintaining its Brazilian identity and collaborating with France AVC to support the “Cada Minuto Conta” (Every Minute Counts) initiative.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-30: Barco Brasil to compete in Route du Rhum sailing race

The Barco Brasil Class40 vessel will compete in the Route du Rhum race from France to Guadeloupe, skippered solo by Gaëtan Thomas while continuing its stroke awareness campaign.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/barco-brasil-to-compete-in-route-du-rhum-sailing-race

### 2026-10-28: Barco Brasil enters Route du Rhum transatlantic race

The Barco Brasil vessel will participate in the Route du Rhum solo transatlantic race from France to Guadeloupe, while promoting a global stroke awareness campaign.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/barco-brasil-enters-route-du-rhum-transatlantic-race

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Cite as: Barco Brasil Route du Rhum participation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/barco-brasil-route-du-rhum-participation