Several Golden yachts are on the list of skippers for the next Route du Rhum 2026, in the vintage multihull category, following in the footsteps of Mike Birch. 

Christophe Bogrand, Sterec Ultim, Newick from 1985, ex Lucky Strike. 

Charlie Capelle, A Capella. He needs no introduction... 

Laurent Etheimer, ex Happy. 

Francis Joyon, ORMA 1994 ex Eure & Loir, 60'. 

Gilles Lamiré, former Elf Aquitaine 3, 60'. 

Thierry Roger, Perros Guirec, Echo 36 Newick. 

It promises to be a spectacular show!