“You are all great guys and women! » Many of you responded to our call for testimonials launched on November 2 inviting you to send your messages of encouragement to the skippers who will start the Vendée Globe 2024, this Sunday, November 10. Messages which, without a doubt, will go straight to the hearts of adventurous sailors who set off on a sailing trip around the world.
Protection of mythological gods
Many wish to share their admiration and praise the exemplary nature of the skippers: “I follow you every day on the internet, you are beautiful people who don’t cheat. Well done and thank you, we need people like you! » says Olivier Deandia. “Good luck everyone! Make us dream with beautiful images! We are with you to help you morally. Good luck to everyone! » agrees Hervé Leblanc.
Some are more spiritual in their message and pray “the god Neptune” or even “Aeolus”, master of the winds in ancient Greek mythology to protect skippers.
And sometimes, it’s the lyricism that wins readers over: “You are the emblem of this courage which determines heroism with this hint of romanticism which gives this reverie to our daily life. Thank you for this gift of self, in the service of this humanism that our society so needs. »
