French skipper Louis Burton (L) and French television presenter Denis Brogniart (R) gather prior to the inauguration of the Ultim multihull Armand Thiery, in the harbour of Saint-Malo northwestern France, on October 29, 2026 a few days prior to the start of the Route du Rhum solo sailing race from Saint-Malo, to Pointe-a-Pitre in the French overseas island of Guadeloupe. (Photo by Lou BENOIST / AFP via Getty Images)