ARKEA ULTIM Challenge Race Around World. #2 (Eng) 6 32m Foiling Catamarans. French Sailor Superstars

Saturday, in the Brest, Arkea, Ultim Race village, highlighted the strong bond between the skippers, and the public

With a big storm set to blow in off the Bay of Biscay the race village, of the ARKEA ULTIM CHALLENGE – Brest, had to be closed at 15 hundred hours this afternoon, but not before the six solo skippers were formally introduced to a big, passionate, and knowledgeable crowd, which surrounded the stage at the centre of the village.

For all that the weather gods sought to throw a damper on the holiday atmosphere, the crowds turned out in big numbers to meet and greet the solo racers, most of whom, will return to their friends and families for a couple of days before the final build up to the start next Sunday, 7th January.