while Charlie Dalin triumphs, his runner-up Yoann Richomme is flown over by a Rafales patrol off the Breton coast

Tuesday 14th January 2025 07:35 AM

Published on 14/01/2025 13:12

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Rafales fly over Yoann Richomme off the coast of Brittany
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(JOHN RICHOMME / ALEA / GLOBE SALES)

Beaten in his long duel by Charlie Dalin for the final victory, the skipper of Paprec Arkéa did not lose everything on Tuesday, approaching the Breton coast which he should touch in the evening.

He will finish in second position, but Yoann Richomme is enjoying his last moments aboard his boat Paprec Arkéa, Tuesday January 14. Off the coast of Brittany, while Charlie Dalin had already crossed the finish line and was waiting to go up the channel to Les Sables d'Olonne, his dolphin had the pleasure and surprise of receiving unexpected company.

After 65 days at sea, after encountering icebergs, whales and other seagulls, Yoann Richomme was flown over by a French air force patrol and three Rafales, passing just above his boat with a noise. deafening. To the delight of the sailor, who should make landfall at the end of the day between 5 p.m. and 11 p.m.