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The Doldrums: The Sequel & Final Chapter of Episode One This is the first time I’ve crossed the Doldrums so easily, in less than 24 hours and without encountering a massive squall with torrential rain A little shoutout to Jean Le Cam: I heard you’re having trouble with your Crocs. So « Clac Clac Clac, […]

A few shots from last night as I entered the Doldrums… And yes, it’s pitch black—no pun intended. It was a bit of a stressful moment. With no visibility, it’s impossible to tell if a squall or a storm is heading straight for me. This morning, I’m moving at an average speed of 10 knots, […]

Things are moving fast aboard Fortinet – Best Western! I’m making the most of the last trade winds before getting stuck in the Doldrums—how long I’ll be there, I still don’t know… Quick reminder: the Doldrums are located just north of the equator in the Atlantic. Conditions there are highly unstable, with calm winds that […]

To all the little crabs, flying fish and other sea creatures, the Vendée Globe is a solo race! I’m not against a little company, but it’s forbidden by the rules… Especially as you’re much better off in the water

Making the most of a calm, sunny day for a quick shave and hair wash The bonus of catching rain right after? An impromptu freshwater shower… Unless, of course, the rain decides not to show up In the end, not a single drop… The squall passed right in front of me, and I got stuck […]

Calm zone alert! We knew it was coming, but it decided to show up earlier than expected… and there’s no escaping it for a few days. I’m talking about that big windless zone blocking our path In the meantime, I’m taking the opportunity to tidy up a bit on board The silver lining? Since the […]

It’s days like these that make you smile! Conditions are ideal, the sea is beautiful, the boat is gliding along at 25 knots and the skipper is about to make his first coffee. All in all, all’s well aboard Fortinet – Best Western! I’m making the most of the wind at the moment, because it’s […]

You could say that the weather has decided to play with my nerves! After starting out in the calm, I managed to hit quite a bit of wind… until now! Here I am again, stuck in a no wind zone, and I honestly didn’t see that one coming! At times like these, the trick is […]

Second day and first strategic choices: which way to pass the TSS (traffic separation scheme which we can’t cross)? Unfortunately, I’m not sure I chose the best option, and I lost quite a few places. But in view of the weather files, I preferred to play it safe and preserve the boat. There’s still a […]