Three days, thirteen hours, nine minutes and twenty-six seconds less than Armel Le Cléac'h… At this level, it's not even breaking a record, it's making him blush! They will therefore have done it together or almost, nine and a half minutes apart, even if Yoann Richomme (PAPREC-ARKÉA) will forever have the happiness of having crossed it in the lead, this bristling crest barely softened by the soft green of its vegetation, of which so many sailors before him dreamed…
Cape Horn for Christmas, and, like in a dream, the sun that accompanies it and allows them to immortalize the tour de force. A tongue-out selfie for Yoann Richomme, a clenched fist for Charlie Dalin (MACIF Santé Prévoyance, 2nd). To get there, this incredible duo was certainly not only wise, but they will still have well deserved this masterful reward, commensurate with their performance.
But the confectioners' truce was very short-lived for our busy sailors. On the small school slate where everyone traditionally writes the stages of their long loop, Charlie Dalin quickly drew a message directly addressed to his best enemy: “Lt Yoann, the Atlantic will not be peaceful”. The greeting card is sent, and we can be sure that there will be no presents between these two! If usually, the Christmas films that we watch over and over are rather rose-tinted romances, the poster for this duel promises a full-bodied seawater thriller! Take out the popcorns, the recovery may be quick…
