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| 16.11.2009 | |
Groupe Bel, second this morningQuotes from François Gabart: "It's going great. Since yesterday morning it's been tops. We are sliding along under gennaker and it's really pleasant to steer. Even when you get wet it's good, so we are happy sliding along in the Atlantic. The trade winds are what we have been looking forward to since leaving France. Read more |
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| 13.11.2009 | |
Hellish seaThe sailors forecast 45 to 55 knots, which means an 80 to 100 km/hour windspeed on a wild sea with tons of icy water breaking down on deck and making a deafening racket. Obviously, it is not a good idea to stay out in this weather. As is the case for the close contenders, Groupe Bel is crossing the final gale of this first week of infernal racing. Nice and cosy inside the boat, Kito de Pavant and... Read more |
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| 13.11.2009 | |
The voice of reason !I'm fine. We are going well, under 45 and 50 knots. It is a bit shaky, but it is not going so bad. It was expected anyway. It's been a few days since we are trying to find a way out but finally I don't think there is any! Read more |
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| 12.11.2009 | |
A calm before the storm !In the last 48 hours, the skippers have had virtually no respite, faced with Dantesque weather conditions. However, this Thursday is tantamount to a lull for the 18 boats still racing. Read more |
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| 10.11.2009 | |
Precautions in the face of the gale"The barometer is sinking. Some very bad weather is on the way and we don't have any choice but to head straight into it", said Kito. Even if it makes the blood run cold, the situation is clear. In a few hours, the first in a series of low pressure areas will sweep across the racers of the Transat Jacques Vabre. Foncia, Akena Verandas, Artemis and W Hotels have pulled away to the south. In the... Read more |
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