Charlie Capelle, 71, and Titouan Pilliard, 20, prepare for the Route du Rhum, sharing their passion for sailing ahead of the race.
Charlie Capelle's age and event
Charlie Capelle, who is 71 years old, is the oldest person competing in the Route du Rhum, a sailing race that will begin on Sunday, November 1st, from Saint-Malo in the Ille-et-Vilaine department. Titouan Pilliard's age and event
Titouan Pilliard, who is only 20 years old, is the youngest competitor in this year’s Route du Rhum, and his boat is moored two rows ahead of Capelle’s at La Trinité-sur-Mer in the Morbihan department. Interview for a local newspaper
For Ouest-France, a regional French newspaper, Capelle and Pilliard agreed to exchange views on their shared passion for sailing ahead of the race's big departure. Shared passion and perspectives
The two sailors discussed their experiences, challenges, and motivations for participating in the Route du Rhum, highlighting how different generations approach the same sport.
