Nov 11, 2026Sports168 words1 min read

Sailors Finish Route du Rhum With Joy and Emotion

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The Route du Rhum is a famous sailing race. It goes from France to Guadeloupe. Many sailors take part every year.

Basile Bourgnon is one sailor in this race. His family has a history in sailing. People say victory is like a heritage for him.

Corentin Horeau is another sailor. He sails a monohull boat. A monohull has only one hull, not two or three.

Horeau finished first among all the monohull boats. He was very happy about this.

He said, "I am very happy to arrive here first." His words show strong emotion.

The race is hard. Sailors cross the ocean alone. They face big waves and strong wind.

Many people watched the race on TV. A sports show called Stade 2 talked about it.

The sailors felt proud when they finished. Their families were happy too.

This race happens every four years. Sailors wait a long time for their turn.

Both Bourgnon and Horeau showed great skill. They worked hard to reach the finish line.

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1. What is the Route du Rhum?

2. Who finished first among the monohull boats?

3. A monohull boat has more than one hull. True or False?

1. A sailing race 2. Corentin Horeau 3. False

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The Route du Rhum is a famous _____ race.

It goes from France to _____.

Basile Bourgnon is one _____ in this race.

People say victory is like a _____ for him.

Corentin Horeau sails a _____ boat.

Horeau finished _____ among all the monohull boats.

He said, "I am very happy to arrive here _____."

Sailors cross the ocean _____.

They face big waves and strong _____.

This race happens every _____ years.

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