Leader of the Vendée Globe, Yoann Richomme (Paprec-Arkéa) explains that he “engaged in good offshore navigation in the downwind breeze, which is what the boat is made for, so I am more comfortable. » This is how he was able to take charge of the fleet“It’s nice, I was a little surprised to find myself in the lead this morning”he said in a video posted this Wednesday, November 13.
“I'm starting to get my rhythm on board and after having had quite a bit of wind, we're heading towards calmer days, which is also nice”underlines the skipper who says he is « super content » of him after Cape Finisterre, “I sailed very well”.
“I'm a bit stuck with the wind approaching Madeira”
Yoann Richomme explains having “found the right settings so that the boat is fast by flying a little less high and hitting less hard. »
As he approaches Madeira, he doesn't have the wind he expected. “I'm a bit stuck with the wind taking me to the wrong place, I don't really see which option I'm going to take at the moment. I feel like I'm living a stage in Le Figaro. Everyone has had a good time, but it's not a cruise, the level is high. »
