1978 Route du Rhum
The Route du Rhum is a single person transatlantic race first run in 1978. The inaugural race had an unusually close finish for a trans ocean race of this era where boats varied so much. Under 8 minutes separated Mike Birch on his trimaran and Michel Malinovski, as can be seen in vintage footage. Gallery

Results

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References

External links
 
 Official You Tube Channel
 

Route du Rhum
1978 in sailing
Route du Rhum