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It may not sound like it, but making coffee when crossing the Southern Ocean can quickly turn into a risky operation! Between the 30 knots of wind and the raging sea, a disaster is bound to happen… But there are moments when drinking coffee becomes essential, especially when faced with freezing cold!

Radical change of atmosphere on board Fortinet – Best Western. No more videos on deck or beautiful sunsets. We’ve definitely entered the Roaring Forties, and it’s not going easy on us… The sea is wild, I’m hitting speeds of 30 knots, and I had to pull out the helmet. Time to hold course and brace […]

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 […]