in mechanical mode, Guirec Soudée sails back across the Atlantic

In its journey up the Atlantic, Guirec Soudée is a little more alone in the world than the others. The browser Côtes-d'Armor points at 23^e place of Vendée Globethis Thursday, January 23.

Expected February 5 or 6

A glance at the map, and the Freelance.com you skip them They are ploughing is between two waters, about 500 miles behind a fleet of boats where Jean Le Cam brings up the rear; and about 500 miles ahead of a group of five led by Louis Duc. Guirec Soudée said goodbye to Brazil, and will cross the equator in the coming hours. He is expected in Les Sables-d’Olonne on February 5 or 6.

A 7th rise to the mast!

The sea hasn't been the most violent in recent days. “It’s not going very fast but the sea is flat, so the boat isn’t hitting at all,” he confides to his team. In fact, he took the opportunity to climb the mast again to repair, the 7^e times since his departure:

“These repairs will be particularly valuable to complete his incredible adventure. »

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Sunset and laundry

The journey up the Atlantic is synonymous with “warm weather” and “stability” for the Trégorois adventurer.

“How good is it to say that we are back home and that we are finding pleasant temperatures again […] It feels good to go barefoot, to go out in a t-shirt, to air out the boat, to take care of yourself. »

As he gradually approaches the final straight, Guirec Soudée take advantage. Of a “magnificent sunset” of gold and orange. And even the “luxury of washing your clothes in a bucket”!

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