Route du Rhum 2026 · Class40
Guillaume L’HOSTIS
The skipper
- Nationality
- France
- Age
- 33 years old
- Home port
- La Trinité-sur-Mer
Biography
Guillaume L’Hostis comes from Fouesnant and spent his childhood on the water. He raced in light sailboats, from the Optimist up to the Laser development squad, and quickly developed a passion for regatta racing.
The 2019 Mini-Transat was a turning point: the event revealed his attraction to the open sea. Since 2024, he has devoted himself fully to offshore racing. He moves forward step by step with method, relying on perseverance, continuous learning and a drive for excellence.
The 2019 Mini-Transat was a turning point: the event revealed his attraction to the open sea. Since 2024, he has devoted himself fully to offshore racing. He moves forward step by step with method, relying on perseverance, continuous learning and a drive for excellence.
The boat
- Class
- Class40
- Sail no.
- FRA196
- Length
- 12.2 m
- Beam
- 4.5 m
- Draft
- 3 m
- Mast height
- 17 m
- Weight
- 4,500 kg
- Year built
- 2023
- Yard
- JPS Construction
- Designer
- Sam Manuard
Links
Information and photos: Route du Rhum organisation (routedurhum.com).