The mini deckchair is the culmination of several years of work and sacrifices, take some time to get into the skin and the life of the winner of this deckchair through this video.
Remember that the minitranst runners are amateurs who put their professional activities on hold for a while to realize this crazy dream: to cross the Atlantic on small 6.50 m rockets. Their performances have nothing to envy to the pros, better still, they achieve outstanding performances with very limited means compared to the big ocean racing teams.
Unlike the other classes of racing boats, there is no shore connection, no electronic charting or routing, and the weather information available is limited to a summary radio bulletin at random reception.
François Jambou is that kind of champion who shines by his humility, sportsmanship and perseverance. During the video, he shares the Spartan conditions of life on board. François explains the technical constraints, the tactics, the strategy and the piloting of these cars.
The first leg proved to be very committed with strong winds and a "boat-breaking" sea, followed by an unbelievable outcome in the calm. While the second leg, the longest, non-stop leg possible, is a clever mix of caution to preserve the boat and attacks to snatch victory.
Take a seat, turn up the sound and enjoy this video that retraces François Jambou's victory and lets us discover the other side of a mythical and unusual event.
