Race leader after first night

Tom Laperche, the skipper of the boat SVR-Lazartigue, is still leading the Route du Rhum race after the first night at sea.

Close competition continues

He is closely followed by Armel Le Cléac'h, who is sailing the Maxi Banque Populaire XI, and Anthony Marchand, who is on the ACTUAL Ultim 4.

Standings confirmed on Monday

The current standings, as of Monday, November 2, at 7 a.m., confirm that Laperche maintains his position at the top of the race.

Route du Rhum overview

The Route du Rhum is a prestigious transatlantic sailing race that starts from Saint-Malo, France, and ends in Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, covering a distance of over 3,500 kilometers.