MINITRANSAT 2019 - ENSEMBLE EN SOLITAIRE!

<p><img alt="" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/567529/1-1548800927.jpg" width="100%" /></p> <p><img alt="" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/566049/Screen_Shot_2019-01-19_at_12.21.49-1548280300.png" width="100%" /></p> <p>In <strong>September 2019</strong> I will be on the starting line of the <strong>Minitransat</strong>, solo racing across&nbsp;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&nbsp; became&nbsp;reality with the acquisition of &ldquo;Youkounkoun&rdquo; 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 &ndash; 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> <p><img alt="" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/567530/2-1548800939.jpg" width="100%" /></p> <p><img alt="" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/567004/P1010480-1548661125.jpg" width="100%" /></p> <p>It is with my faithful companion Youkounkoun that I am going to live this incredible adventure.</p> <p>A &ldquo;pocket&rdquo; sailing yacht of 6.50meters &ndash; Mini650 &ndash; the <strong>world smallest offshore racing boat</strong>, but also the <strong>most powerful</strong>!&nbsp;Proportionately speaking, Youkounkoun carries more sail area than an 18m Vend&eacute;e Globe racing yacht (sail area / displacement ratio).Top speed of&nbsp;<strong>21 knots&nbsp;</strong>(25 mph - 40km/h)!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <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: &hellip;(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>&hellip; I live in a&nbsp;2m&sup2; area, but I have 200m&sup2; of sails !</strong></p> <p><img alt="" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/567531/3-1548800949.jpg" width="100%" /></p> <p><img alt="" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/566054/radio-1548280563.jpg" width="100%" /><strong>F&eacute;lix, 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>