With Louis Burton formally at the helm of the ninth Vendée Globe since this morning, his crew is residing the finish of the race intensely and particularly Servane his spouse but additionally the crew supervisor of the crew.
At over 18 knots of common these final 24 hours, Louis Burton is racking up the miles in the south-east of the Azores archipelago, heading for Les Sables d’Olonne! Bureau Vallée 2 took management of the race this morning, forward of Apivia and Seaexplorer-Yacht Club de Monaco. The combat is bitter at the head of the fleet and the unstable climate situations demand fixed consideration. The West Malouin shift has paid off: Bureau Vallée 2 appears in an excellent place to hunt the holy grail. The remaining 1000 miles are going to be insanely intense!
Electric ambiance in Saint-Malo inside the BE Racing crew and people near Louis Burton. ” It’s superb ! I do not even dare to have a look at the rankings or the ETA (Estimated Time Arrival) as a result of what’s taking place on the water is so loopy. But for me, no matter occurs, Louis has already received his Vendée Globe. With all the shit he is had and the manner he is dealt with them at all times with a smile, he is having a tremendous race! I’m so proud. »Confides Servane Escoffier, who masterfully manages his triple hat of spouse, mom and crew supervisor of the undertaking. “Well, it is nonetheless time for it to cease as a result of I can not even do the purchasing or the cooking for Lino and Edith anymore, it is on hearth! »Smiles Servane. The arrival is approaching, the technical crew, whereas remaining accessible 24/7 if essential, is making ready to go to Les Sables d’Olonne to welcome its skipper and IMOCA whose arrival is scheduled for Wednesday January 27 in the present of the afternoon.
Keep a cool head
“From the start, Louis does what he wants. We are right there when needed. He never complains, he never moans. He is impressive because he is always on the right track. ” explains Arthur Hubert, technical director of the BE Racing crew. The crew is going by way of this Vendée Globe with quite a lot of calm and serenity, understanding {that a} good place at the end will solely be a bonus. “Louis does not like being advised that. He is not happy with this stunning course, he needs to go in search of extra! »Adds Servane Escoffier. Messages are pouring in on the crew’s laptops, many sailors saluting the efficiency and resilience of a decided sailor who is at the moment demonstrating his immense expertise as an offshore racer. Until Sables d’Olonne, the highway is nonetheless strewn with pitfalls. Many maneuvers to return, changes, modifications of sail, technique and even techniques as the gaps are minimal at the head of the fleet, and above all a lucidity to be preserved till the finish in order to not make errors. A panoramic finale of suspense!