Vendée Globe 2024 – tuesday january 14

Technical issue solved aboard Fortinet – Best Western! After three stressful days, I finally managed to de-hook and lower my big gennaker. And I didn’t even have to climb the mast!

A huge relief, as keeping the sail hoisted would have made the climb up the Atlantic much more complicated. Even furled, the gennaker catches wind and slows the boat, plus there’s always the risk it could unfurl on its own.

To top it off, my northern option is starting to pay off: I’ve broken free from the calm zone ahead of the others!