TSE-4myplanet is making its way up the South Atlantic at a slow pace, facing headwinds. This situation is expected to change throughout the day as they approach Salvador de Bahia.
For enthusiasts who closely watched the map on Sunday morning, Ari Huusela’s trajectory might have been surprising as it seemed like he was turning around and heading towards the Cape of Good Hope. “The wind shifts faster where he is,” explains Christian Dumard, the meteorologist for the Vendée Globe. The Finn, now a designated travel companion of Alexia Barrier, was waiting a bit before making a full northward route with crosswinds”. Our local participant, positioned over 370 miles to the Northwest, chose a long tack to catch the shift. She should align with the route of Isabelle Joschke and Sam Davies, while the two sailors, out of the race, make their way off the coast of Recife, Brazil.
“I’m close-hauled, waiting for the wind to shift to a starboard tack so I don’t end up on the Brazilian coast, although I love Salvador de Bahia, it isn’t time for the Transat Jacques-Vabre yet,” jokes the Maralpine, whose participation in the race is clearly not currently on the agenda, and understandably so!
As the finish line seems to be getting closer, the time spent at sea takes its toll on the body and mind. It’s important to seize every opportunity to rest in order to stay efficient and attentive to the slightest changes. The boat is pounding less, so I had the chance to sleep in like a Sunday morning, she exclaimed with a smile before taking a bit more time for herself, heading for a Vendée Globe-style shower! Not very convenient, but incredibly effective for recharging one’s batteries after tough days. Hang in there, there are still 7,800 km to go!
