In short. Tom Laperche wins the 2026 Route du Rhum in Ultim on SVR-Lazartigue, crossing the finish line in Pointe-à-Pitre on 7 November, 22:31, Guadeloupe time (8 November, 03:31 in Paris), after 6 d 13 h 27 min of racing. That is a new class record, 6 h 19 min faster than Charles Caudrelier in 2022 (6 d 19 h 47 min). Thomas Coville (SODEBO Ultim 3) takes second place, 15 h 12 min behind.
Ultim finishing order
| Rank | Skipper | Boat | Finish (Paris time) | Race time | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Laperche | SVR-Lazartigue | 8 November, 03:31 | 6 d 13 h 27 min | – |
| 2 | Thomas Coville | SODEBO Ultim 3 | 8 November, 17:42 | 7 d 4 h 40 min | +15 h 12 min |
Official race directorate standings as of 8 November, 17:48 (Paris time). Later finishers are added as they come in on the Ultim standings page.
The reference time
The Route du Rhum Ultim record now belongs to Tom Laperche, in 6 d 13 h 27 min. Charles Caudrelier had held it since 2022, in 6 d 19 h 47 min. Reference time source: Wikipedia, 2022 Route du Rhum. How the race record has fallen since 1978 is told in the history of the Route du Rhum record.
Following the next finishers
- The estimated finishes give the likely time of every boat still at sea, with its range and a countdown.
- The live map places every boat on the globe, with its speed and distance to the finish.
- The Ultim standings show how positions changed since the start in Saint-Malo.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the Route du Rhum 2026 in Ultim?
Tom Laperche, on SVR-Lazartigue, finishing in Pointe-à-Pitre on 8 November, 03:31 (Paris time).
What is the Ultim winner's race time?
6 d 13 h 27 min, from the start in Saint-Malo on 1 November, 13:02 (Paris time) to the finish line in Pointe-à-Pitre.
Who completes the Ultim podium?
Thomas Coville (SODEBO Ultim 3, 7 d 4 h 40 min).