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Remember the famous weather buoy I told you about in Les Sables? Well, mission accomplished—it’s now deployed right in the heart of the Roaring Forties! This buoy will transmit real-time data to scientists, including atmospheric pressure, sea temperature, and surface currents. A small action for a big cause—proud to play a part in it!

This morning, after 22 days, 18 hours, and 56 minutes of racing, I’ve just rounded the Cape of Good Hope! The first of the three legendary capes of this round-the-world journey, it’s also the gateway to the Indian Ocean. A great way to start the day! Everything’s good on board, both for the boat and […]

Two signs that we’re entering the Southern Ocean: -The sky has turned grey and the sea is starting to build up – I spotted my first Albatross! A totally different vibe now—goodbye t-shirts and summer temperatures, it’s time for boots and sailing gear

Almost 20 days without seeing anyone… and then two tankers cross right in front of me and wake me up! Unbelievable moment: one of the captains calls me on the VHF and says he knows me and follows me on Instagram

How about enjoying this magnificent sunset together? Beautiful evenings like this don’t happen every day during the Vendée Globe!

Today’s Strategy Update! No surprises here: the race leaders are riding a strong low-pressure system, pushing them straight toward the Cape of Good Hope. Safe to say, we won’t be catching up with them anytime soon… As for me, I’m hanging on to the tail of that same depression, where the winds are weaker. The […]

Monday, November 25th Postcard : Bright sunshine, choppy seas, and Fortinet – Best Western racing ahead with 26 knots of wind! Perfect sporty conditions On the weather front, I’m sailing in a very narrow wind corridor, perfect for heading toward the Cape of Good Hope. But the challenge is to stay on course—leaving this corridor […]

The descent through the South Atlantic continues! Fortinet – Best Western is at full speed, literally flying over the waves. The feeling? Absolutely incredible. The noise, though… not so much!

Well, no, I’m not superstitious—it’s bad luck! But there are some traditions you just can’t skip. So, of course, for crossing the Equator, the boat and Neptune had to be baptized. It was a bit of a risky ceremony though… Thanks to my partner Karver for the small bottle of cognac!