Thomas Ruyant withdraws from Route du Rhum due to lack of sponsor for his Imoca

Sailor Thomas Ruyant, defending Imoca champion, announces he will not compete in the Route du Rhum in November.

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He failed to secure a major sponsor to fund his new boat.

The decision is a major setback for the race and French sailing.

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