The weather is finally starting to calm down near Point Nemo. One could say that the roaring fifties truly lived up to their name!
Light is found at Point Nemo. The end of the depression is finally in sight, and conditions are starting to slightly improve after several days of struggle. In a few hours, the storm will calm down, giving way to a smoother sea. However, the conditions were still quite chaotic last night, just like in recent days.
“The waves are huge but rather long. Every now and then, one hits the side and tilts the ‘Penguin’ a bit, but it quickly rights itself. That boat has experienced many depressions, I can tell you. It reminds me a bit of the mini era, racing in the Mediterranean in April on 6.5-meter boats where we encountered phenomenal depressions, and I can tell you it was far less comfortable than my IMOCA. So I’ve known storms, and so has my boat. This one is lasting a bit, but once it’s over, we’ll regain our composure and especially head towards ‘the famous one,’ the last cape to pass before reaching the Atlantic Ocean,” rejoices Alexia Barrier, whose hope of catching up with Clément Giraud and Miranda Merron ahead is gradually diminishing.
But that’s not the main point. The horizon is finally clearing for TSE-4myplanet, which is heading straight for Cape Horn. A goal expected to be achieved around next weekend. Now, it’s necessary to assess the state of the monohull to ensure everything is fine and continue its course towards Les Sables d’Olonne.
