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Cape Horn crossed! This Friday, January 3rd, at 6:17 UTC, I officially rounded the legendary Cape Horn after 53 days, 18 hours, and 15 minutes of racing This is a powerful and always very special moment in a Vendée Globe. It marks the end of sailing through the hostile waters of the Southern Ocean. And […]

Nothing comes easy in the Great South! I’m right in the middle of a front, with 50 knots of wind and a chaotic sea. Honestly, it’s a real workout out here—can’t wait for things to calm down! And most of all, can’t wait to reach Cape Horn.

Last night, while reefing, the hook pull tab broke off in my hand… What a hassle! It became impossible to hook the mainsail, meaning I couldn’t lock the carriage to the mast to keep the sail taut. Luckily, I had a spare part: a carriage with a manual hook system. Repair operation: drop the mainsail, […]

Santa stopped by Fortinet – Best Western! And he left some gifts under the mast. I don’t know how he managed to find me in the middle of the Pacific, but I can definitely say I’ve been spoiled! A huge thank you to everyone for these surprises! What did Santa bring you this year?

Alert! We’ve got a stowaway on board!! Vendée Globe: Are we allowed to break the solo rules if it’s Santa stopping by? (Though he didn’t even bring hot chocolate…)

Moi aussi j’ai embarqué un calendrier de l’Avent pour patienter jusqu’à Noël ! On ouvre la dernière case ensemble ? Merci Laurie pour les cadeaux.

À la veille de Noël, il était temps d’apporter un peu de magie à bord de Fortinet – Best Western. Vous validez la déco ? Pas de cheminée pour le Père Noël, mais on espère qu’il trouvera le mât. Je vous souhaite un très beau réveillon depuis l’océan Pacifique !

The Vendée Globe, a solo race… except when a dolphin decides to tag along for a bit!

Do you want to see just how quickly a sailor’s mood can change, just like the wind? Well, here’s a perfect example! I was starting to lose my mind after 5 days stuck in the doldrums… And like magic, all it took was turning on the camera, and a few hours later, the wind came […]