Truly a jaw-dropping video of tihis fantastic 2022 event. Skippers sail single handed 4,400 NM from Saint-Malo, Bretagne, France, to Pointe-à-Pitre, on the island Grande-Terre, Guadeloupe.
It was a privilege to be a part of something so special. Massive congratulations to our colleagues Highfield France for their dedication and preparation and to all of our partners, a huge thank you.”
51 Highfield RIBs to support the start line spectacle
Highfield Boats, one of the world’s leading aluminium RIB suppliers, has announced that it will be partnering Suzuki Marine for the second time, to provide a fleet of 51 Highfield RIBs to support the start line spectacle of the 2022 edition of the Route du Rhum.
Highfield Boats are immensely proud to be an Official Partner to the event, providing this impressive fleet to support the start line spectacle.
Look at the details of those stainless steel trailers with waterproof lights and the Gyro Roller System. Novi Marine provided the impressive Gemini RIBs.
Together they were spotted on the way to and from the departure of the Route du Rhum in France.
All the photos were provided by Novi Marine, a good Friend of RIBs ONLY.
For the Route du Rhum, a memorable event, the French well-known Zodiac company crafted an exceptional collection of sixteen Pro Open 650 and four Pro 750 RIBs.
These Rigid Inflatable Boats were utilised effectively to safeguard the starting area.
In partnership with Suzuki Marine (an official partner of the event), the Pro Open 650s are equipped with white TGX 150hp outboard engines. They came turnkey with a Nautilus trailer, a GPS unit, and safety equipment.
The Zodiac Pro 750s are almost identical in design, however there is one key difference. One is powered by a robust and reliable Suzuki 250hp APX engine and boasts a more advanced GPS unit with enhanced capabilities to provide the ultimate navigation experience.
I published another version of the Open 650 should you be interested.
These special editions of ‘collectors’ items have been selling unbelievably fast! Unless they are taken off the shelves, many Route du Rhum models were sold before the boat show by various dealers.
Zodiac Pro Open 650 and 750 Route du Rhum
About Route du Rhum
The yearly event is one of the most challenging races for sail boats cross the Atlantic Ocean in several classes.
Within this collaboration, Highfield is set to deliver 91 specially tailored Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs) to be utilized in the sailing events in Marseille and the opening ceremony along the Seine.
This partnership marks a significant contribution to the success and grandeur of these maritime activities.
