Partner since 2018 of the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe organized by OC Sport Pen Duick, Highfield announces the renewal of its partnership with the Groupe Télégramme subsidiary, extending it to two new events. From 2025, the teams of La Transat Paprec and the Tour de Belle-Île will benefit from the support of the benchmark in RIBs to ensure safety on the water. In 2026, race management for La Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe will be able to rely on a fleet of 64 units to manage nautical operations.
Every major race start puts the spotlight on the sailors, solo or otherwise, who set off on an Atlantic crossing or an ocean course that captures the imagination and fervor of the general public. But for the score to be as harmonious as possible, the logistics have to be beyond reproach. As a true conductor, the Race Director must be able to count on reliable resources. Since 2018, OC Sport Pen Duick has benefited from this solid support and trusted partner thanks to Highfield's long-term commitment. By renewing its support for La Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe for a third consecutive edition (2018, 2022, 2026), but also choosing to accompany La Transat Paprec and Le Tour de Belle-Île in 2025, the company confirms its essential role alongside skippers and organizers at every key moment of the events.
On their departure from Saint-Malo, but also on their arrival in the corsair town before two weeks of preparations and festivities at the start village, competitors in the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe will be welcomed and accompanied as they set course for Pointe-à-Pitre by a fleet of 64 rigid Inflatable Boats ensuring their safety. This unusual arrangement is made possible by the strong presence of Highfield, a loyal partner and key player in the race.
They said:
Julien Carussi Co-founder, co-owner and CEO of Highfield Boats
"We accompanied the OC Sport Pen Duick team on the 2018 and 2022 editions of the Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe as Official Partner. We are delighted to renew this partnership for the 2026 edition and to commit ourselves to two other emblematic ocean racing events: the Transat Paprec and the Tour de Belle-île. We share with the sailors taking part in these prestigious races the same passion for adventure, and the same taste for surpassing oneself. This commitment aligns perfectly with our brand values."
**Ronan Chabot - President Highfield France
"As Highfield France prepares to deliver its 91 rigid inflatable boats for the opening ceremony and sailing events as an official supporter of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, we are proud to renew our commitment to OC Sport Pen Duick for the upcoming Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe. By extending our support to the Transat Paprec and Tour de Belle-Île, we are reaffirming our passion for these events. We look forward to continuing to provide reliable resources and to playing a key role in the success of these prestigious competitions."
Joseph Bizard, General Manager, OC Sport
"We are delighted to renew our partnership with Highfield for the next two years.
We are delighted to renew our partnership with Highfield for the next two years. This support on La Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe, La Transat Paprec and the Tour du Belle-Île confirms this loyal and lasting relationship we initiated in 2018. The presence of the Highfield fleet on our events is essential, both for the sailors and for our teams."
Francis Le Goff, Race Director, La Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe
"The start of a race is a very important moment for us.
The start of a transatlantic race involving over 100 boats is a very special exercise, which requires us to be sure of being able to rely on a reliable logistics partner. Highfield's teams know this exercise as well as we do, and it's a real plus to know that our collaboration will continue for the next edition, with the provision of a fleet of 64 rigid inflatable boats . We have every confidence in them!