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The entire Fortinet – Best Western team headed for The Hague in the Netherlands for 7 days of sailing alongside Fortinet partners and employees. The North Sea offered us a daily 25-knot wind, allowing us to exploit the full potential of the foils and provide an unforgettable moment for each of the guests present. These […]

After a well-deserved rest for the IMOCA Fortinet – Best Western, it’s time for the launch, officially marking the start of the 2025 season. After ten hours of operations brilliantly carried out by the entire team, the monohull returned to its natural habitat alongside its fellow boats in the port of Lorient La Base. The […]

After an intense 2024, our boat is back in the shed for a well-earned rest. With a round-the-world race behind us, it’s time for a full check-up, some repairs… and already gearing up for the 2025 season! The big goal this year? The Transat Café L’Or—a double-handed race from Le Havre to Fort-de-France. No, it’s […]

Less than thirty miles to the finish line! One last song for the road? Les Sables d’Olonne I’m coming!

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!