what meal and what music have the first two skippers planned for their arrival?

On what music the first of Vendée Globe will tread the pontoons of Sables-d’Olonne when they arrive? What meal will be served for those accustomed to freeze-dried dishes and dehydrated recipes?

More generally, what is the ritual of the skippers who will cross the finish line of this 10^e edition of the Vendée Globe?

While the arrival of the first two competitors is only a matter of hours, The Sand Journal asked their teams.

The leader lets himself be carried

Marie-Astrid Parendeau, press manager of Charlie Dalin (Macif)the answer is simple: “There is no no instructionsshe says. He lets himself be carried away, he trusts us with his music and his meal.”

Indeed, Le Havre, leader of the race since December 30, 2024, remains in focus. “As long as the finish line is not crossed, Charlie does not plan,” specifies Marie-Astrid.

The most important thing for him is time with his family.

But there is no question of leaving him with a club sandwich, his team is thinking of pizza or Indian food.

As for the music, if the title must remain silent, it will indeed echo the adventure that the Norman has just experienced…

Stewed dish and Indochina for Yoann Richomme

As far as Yoann Richomme is concerned, things are more established.

The navigator expressed his desire to eat a simmered dish upon his arrival. So it will be stew or beef bourguignon on the menu. The skipper of Paprec-Arkéa will also have at his disposal fresh produce : raw vegetables and poké bowl salad but also fruits and fresh fruit juices.

In terms of atmosphere, it’s sure the song “L’Aventurier” from Indochinathat Yoann Richomme will find dry land again. Everything is said!

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