Route du Rhum 2026 · Class40
Alexis THOMAS
The skipper
- Nationality
- France
- Age
- 30 years old
- Home port
- La Rochelle
- Lucky charm
- the number 17 always somewhere on me
In life as at sea, there are always two paths before you, one hard and the other easy. If you take the harder one, you are very likely to make the right choice. - Oliver de Kersauson
Biography
Alexis Thomas discovered sailing at the age of 6, moving from the Optimist to the 470 by way of the Laser and the 420. He followed a sports-study programme in La Rochelle, then studied naval architecture in Southampton, combining Olympic sailing and his studies.
He has been sailing the Figaro Bénéteau 3 since 2021. After 6 Figaro seasons, he took 2nd place in the Solitaire du Figaro in 2026, along with the title of Champion de France Élite de Course au Large.
Michel Desjoyeaux then entrusted him with his Class40 for his first Route du Rhum.
He has been sailing the Figaro Bénéteau 3 since 2021. After 6 Figaro seasons, he took 2nd place in the Solitaire du Figaro in 2026, along with the title of Champion de France Élite de Course au Large.
Michel Desjoyeaux then entrusted him with his Class40 for his first Route du Rhum.
The boat
- Class
- Class40
- Sail no.
- FRA210
- Length
- 12.2 m
- Beam
- 4.5 m
- Draft
- 3 m
- Mast height
- 19 m
- Year built
- 2025
- Yard
- Mer Agitée
- Designer
- Mer Forte - O. Mousselon
Links
Information and photos: Route du Rhum organisation (routedurhum.com).