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How did the sailing compotition La Route du Rhum get its name?

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16 years ago

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drwls
"Rhum" is the French word for "rum". In the southern Caribbean destination area of that yacht race (Guadeloupe), some fine rums are distilled. Think of "Route du Rhum" as "Run for the Rum".
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Micheal
Thanks:)
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