MINITRANSAT 2019 - ENSEMBLE EN SOLITAIRE!
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<p>In <strong>September 2019</strong> I will be on the starting line of the <strong>Minitransat</strong>, solo racing across the Atlantic, on a 6.50 meters sailing yacht, without any external assistance nor contact with land. A long and wet challenge: <strong>30 days on the Ocean</strong>, from La Rochelle in France to Martinique in the Caribbean, via the volcanic Canary Islands.</p>
<p>This <strong>sportive and human project</strong> has always been my dream, and a year ago it became reality with the acquisition of “Youkounkoun” my sailing boat!</p>
<p>Since then, I dedicated all my time and energy to boat preparation, trainings, qualification races (validated!) and active search of Partners.</p>
<p><strong>Ranked second on the major race of season 2018</strong> (Les Sables – The Azores - Les Sables) shows that I am ready for this unique experience. And I, of course, count on giving everything to <strong>take all of you with me</strong> among the group of the fastest boats. <strong>And for that I need you!</strong></p>
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<p>It is with my faithful companion Youkounkoun that I am going to live this incredible adventure.</p>
<p>A “pocket” sailing yacht of 6.50meters – Mini650 – the <strong>world smallest offshore racing boat</strong>, but also the <strong>most powerful</strong>! Proportionately speaking, Youkounkoun carries more sail area than an 18m Vendée Globe racing yacht (sail area / displacement ratio).Top speed of <strong>21 knots </strong>(25 mph - 40km/h)!</p>
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<p><strong>Everything that does not ultimately weigh for racing has been removed:</strong></p>
<p>- No bed: I sleep maximum 20 minutes in a row</p>
<p>- No kitchen: I eat lyophilized food</p>
<p>- No toilets: …(no comments)</p>
<p>- No shower: But 24/7 wet at the deep end Atlantic Ocean</p>
<p>- No GPS digital cartography: I use good old paper charts</p>
<p>- No communication with land: Really alone!</p>
<p>- No engine: Propelled by the wind, I am 100% sustainable!</p>
<p><strong>… I live in a 2m² area, but I have 200m² of sails !</strong></p>
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<p><img alt="" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/566054/radio-1548280563.jpg" width="100%" /><strong>Félix, a creative naval architect, found of sailing, adventures and surprising encounters.</strong></p>
<p>From the French Alpes, growing up skiing, I turned myself to the Ocean during a <strong>sailing trip around the world on the family sailboat</strong>. 5 years discovering new shores, the dawn of passion even stronger today!</p>
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<p>To take you onboard the project, I need your financial support, because if I had, up till now, the encouragements of professionals, I am still missing funds to line up at the start of the Minitransat, the 22nd September, in La Rochelle.</p>
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<p><strong>Your contribution will particularly help me to finance:</strong></p>
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<p>- Minitransat registration fees : 2000€</p>
<p>- YouKounKoun insurance : 3000€</p>
<p>- Return trip of YouKounKoun by cargoship from Martinique : 6000€</p>
<p>- Offshore dry suit : 1000€</p>
<p>- New main sail : 3000€</p>
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<p style="text-align:center"><em>A unforgettable experience, that I ask you to support in any way you can.</em></p>
<p style="text-align:center"><em>Every contribution is key. Every sum is valuable.</em></p>
<p style="text-align:center"><em><strong>THANK YOU MERCI GRAZIE DANK GRACIAS </strong></em></p>
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<p>Note: Afin de percevoir le montant de notre cagnotte plus rapidement avant les premières courses de la saison et favoriser la préparation de celles-ci, les fonds seront perçu en tant que particulier et non associatif. </p>
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