This 28th day of racing was marked by the separation of the unexpected and unforeseen duo Le Cam-Escoffier. For the rest of the fleet, it’s time for depressions!
This series of depressions and anticyclonic bubbles typical of the South is still far for some. The last group, consisting of eight skippers, is still in the heart of the South Atlantic. Alexia Barrier, who is part of this group, must battle on, anticipate the near future, and progress despite the unkind conditions: “My first depression in the great South arrived last night just before it got dark. I slightly regret not using more sails, but at the same time, they are beautiful and precious, and the journey is long. So, I switched to moped mode. The waves are big, they push me forward well, and it’s awesome.” A small victory to savor thoroughly.
“TSE-4myplanet” is therefore moving at a good pace but without taking undue risks in this chaotic setting, thus offering what they do best: moments of freedom and exhilaration that fundamentally explain why these adventurers derive so much pleasure from being far from land.
In terms of the race, Alexia has decided to tackle this depression a little further south to avoid falling into a trough that could make her lose contact with the small group of Fabrice Amedeo, Miranda Merron, and Clément Giraud. Grouped within less than 200 miles, all of them are expected to pass the Cape of Good Hope in the next three days and enter the Indian Ocean.
Another beautiful day for Alexia, who, like yesterday, achieved an impressive average speed of 14 knots over the past 24 hours. She still has 34,500 km to cover to complete her first Vendée Globe.
