Alexia Barrier Set to Become the First Woman to Compete in the ULTIM Division

Alexia Barrier set to become the first woman to compete in the ULTIM division

Alexia Barrier breaks barriers as the first woman to helm an ULTIM trimaran in the 2026 Route du Rhum, setting a new standard in sailing history. #AlexiaBarrier #routedurhum.officiel #ULTIM #route_du_rhum #WomenInSailing

French yachtswoman set to break new barriers in Route du Rhum

"I'm going to be the first woman to race in the Ultim class at the Route du Rhum," the 46-year-old told a video press conference on Thursday. The Ultim class —- an elite fleet of giant multihulls established in 2018 —- comprises the world's fastest trimarans, measuring 32 metres in length and 23 metres in width. In January, Barrier achieved the first non-stop round-the-world voyage in a maxi-trimaran with an all-female crew. For her latest cha…

Alexia Barrier will be first woman in Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe to compete in ULTIM

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Ultim. Alexia Barrier au départ de la Route du Rhum sur l’Ultim Idec Sport

Après avoir établi le premier record autour du monde en équipage 100 % féminin sur le Trophée Jules Verne, Alexia Barrier poursuit son ambition en prenant le départ de la Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe 2026 à la barre du mythique IDEC SPORT – CIC. Elle sera la première femme engagée dans la catégorie ULTIM, elle ouvre une nouvelle page de l’histoire de la discipline. Le 1ᵉʳ novembre prochain, Alexia Barrier s’alignera au départ de Saint-…

Elite fleet of giant multihulls: French yachtswoman set to break new barriers in Route du Rhum