His race in figures
Finish time: 14h 38min 48sec (french time)
Elapsed: 14d 18h 38min 48 sec
Delta to first: 4d 14h 54min 18sec
Distance covered: 3 800.88 miles
Average speed (on the great circle route): 8.94 knots
HE said
« This New York Vendée - Les Sables d'Olonne was not an easy race. The weather turned out to be complex and the files never matched the reality on the water. The fleet quickly broke up, with some very big gaps laterally and some very clear-cut options to the north and south. It was incredible to experience. The last few days of racing were great and the last few miles, with Romain (Attanasio) battling it out, even more so. In the end, it was a very close race between him and me, with only two minutes separating us at the finish line. If there'd been a little more wind, it might have gone in my favour. It was also very close with Clarisse (Crémer) who didn't finish very far behind.
I was mentally prepared for the race to take longer than expected. I'd seen the big picture in terms of food and water, but it's true that I found the crossing quite long in spite of everything. The fact that I've done two transatlantic races in a row was both interesting and important. Firstly, to qualify for the Vendée Globe. Secondly, to validate a certain number of technical points. The boat was in 'round the world' configuration and therefore a little heavier than usual. It was a really good test. What's more, it's always a pleasure to arrive in Les Sables d'Olonne. Entering the channel always gives you a real thrill! »
