Lover of the ocean, the former Figaro journalist turned professional skipper decided to put his boat at the service of science so that his cruises could modestly contribute to a better understanding of the impact of global warming. He installed a number of oceanographic sensors on board his boat to measure temperature, salinity and CO2 levels, as well as microplastics and DNA in surface waters. This invaluable data will be made available to the international scientific community to help preserve our oceans. An ongoing adventure, at sea and on land. With his new boat, fitted with 15m² of solar panels, he aims to circumnavigate the globe without using fossil fuels.
Skipper Fabrice Amedeo has been heavily involved in ocean conservation for the past four years, and has now decided to give his initiative even greater scope by setting up an endowment fund. Called OCEAN CALLING, its mission is to bring together and support all his civic initiatives and help environmental and social associations.
I'm taking part because it's really important in terms of building up the miles for the Vendée Globe. For several of us, there will be pressure because crossing the finish line will be invaluable with a view to next season. Of course, I'm not going there just for that. This will be my first solo transatlantic race aboard my new boat, and I need to gain experience aboard her. This race promises to be particularly interesting because we're going to be in conditions similar to those of the Vendée Globe, our boats will be tired, and we'll have to watch out for damage. I think it's really good that there will be a return race. The qualification process is pushing us to sail more, and that helps us to be better prepared and to make our boats more reliable with a year to go before the round the world. So the number 1 objective will be to finish the race and enjoy myself.
I'm used to sailing single-handed, which is what we do most of the time, so it won't be difficult to switch from double-handed to solo. In the end, it's more about adapting to double-handed sailing. We have to share the living space, organise the manoeuvres... Alone, I have my routine and my automatisms. It's been going on for a few years now and everything's settled in!
My wife will be coming with our youngest daughter, as the two older ones can't miss school. It'll be good to be with her, to have a good rest, to do a bit of sport and to dive too. It'll be important to decompress and clear our heads, even if we'll soon have to refocus on the boat. I think I'll have about a week's break, so it'll pass quickly, especially if there are any minor repairs to be made to the boat. In any case, this is the 2nd time I've been to Martinique (after the last edition of the Transat Jacques Vabre) and I'm delighted to be back!
2022
Route du Rhum - Retired
Défi Azimut-Lorient Agglomération - 17th
Vendée Arctique - 19th
Guyader Bermudes 1000 Race - 19th
2021
Transat Jacques Vabre - 10th
2020-21
Vendée Globe - Retired
2020
Vendée-Arctique-Les Sables d'Olonne - 9th
2019
Transat Jacques Vabre - 9th
Défi Azimut - 14th
Rolex Fastnet Race - 8th
Bermudes 1000 Race - 7th
2018
Route du Rhum - 12th
Défi Azimut - 8th
Drheam-Cup 700 - Retired
Monaco Globe Series - 3rd
Bermudes 1000 Race - 4th
2017
Transat Jacques Vabre - 12th
Défi Azimut - 8th
2016
Vendée Globe - 11th
Transat NY - Vendée - 8th
2015
Transat St Barth - Port La Foret - 2nd
Transat Jacques Vabre - 8th IMOCA
2014
Route du Rhum - 9th Class40
2013
Transat Jacques Vabre - 6th Class40
2012
Solitaire du Chocolat - 3rd Class40
Transat Quebec Saint Malo - 4th Class40
2008
Route du Rhum - 26th Class40
Solitaire du Figaro - Retired
AG2R - Retired
Name: NEXANS - ART & FENÊTRES (II)
Architect: Owen Clarke Design
Building: 2007, Hakes Marine, Nouvelle-Zélande
Previous names: Ecover III, Mike Golding Racing, Président, Gamesa, Currency House Kilcullen, Kilcullen Voyager-Team Ireland, RÊVE DE LARGE
Lenght: 18,28m
Beam: 5,65m
Draught: 4,50m
Weight: 7,9 tonnes
Mast height: 29m
Mast type: wing-mast
Foils: non
Upwind: 300 m²
Downwind: 610 m²
Nexans
A key player in the global energy transition, Nexans is working towards a more connected and sustainable future. For more than a century, the Group has been bringing energy to life by providing its customers with state-of-the-art cabling technologies for the transmission of energy and data. Today, beyond cables, Nexans offers its customers a complete service that takes advantage of digital technologies to optimize the performance and efficiency of their strategic assets.
Art & Fenêtres
Founded in 1994, Art & Fenêtres is now one of France's leading suppliers of made-to-measure joinery for private customers. 210 sales outlets cover France. They offer the widest range on the market: windows, doors, shutters and gates in PVC, aluminium, wood and mixed wood/aluminium. The Art & Fenêtres network combines the know-how of a certified manufacturer with the professionalism of joinery installation experts.
