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This Sunday, February 2nd at 11:50 AM, I crossed the finish line of my third Vendée Globe! After 83 days, 22 hours, 48 minutes, and 18 seconds at sea aboard my IMOCA Fortinet – Best Western, I finished in 14th place in this 10th edition, which was full of emotions and twists. It’s been an […]

Traffic is picking up, and vigilance is at its max! This is probably the only time I’m actually happy to see fishing boats and cargo ships After three months alone around the world, it means home isn’t far now! But no way am I thinking about the finish… not yet. I always fear things could […]

Well, what a wild night aboard Fortinet – Best Western! Let me tell you everything—buckle up, it’s been quite the adventure… Quick sailing vocab tip: in sailing, a “crash gybe” happens when the boat unintentionally veers away from the wind. This kind of situation can lead to an unplanned gybe and, sometimes, even cause the […]

When you think home is just straight ahead, but the Vendée Globe has one last surprise in store for you… The race isn’t over until you cross the finish line! Honestly, I have no idea which routing to trust right now. Would you head toward England or Arcachon?

I think I’ve finally found a way out of this high-pressure zone. Nothing’s certain yet, but it’s looking pretty promising. Let’s do a little weather update together? I’ll explain everything!

Friends, grab some popcorn, something incredible just happened! After singing “Elle est d’ailleurs”, I got a message from a certain Mr. Lang—who turns out to be the lyricist of the song! An unbelievable message, I couldn’t believe it.

Live from the high-pressure zone, that vast area of calm winds blocking my path in the middle of the Atlantic. I won’t lie, this calm is a welcome break after three intense days of reaching. Here’s a stunning, almost mystical sunrise to share with you.

The Doldrums: is this the end? I think so, though I don’t want to celebrate too soon… Don’t want it to come back to bite me. But I do feel like I’m finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. In the meantime, I’m making the most of a big squall to take […]

The Doldrums, Episode 2: Every squall here is a mystery… Will the wind finally show up, or is it just another big downpour waiting for me? Suspense guaranteed with every cloud!