Web series / Hugo who wants to participate in the Mini is training in Brittany at the beginning of July


Before taking the start of his first race, before doing his qualifying run, Hugo discovers his Mini 6.50 with the first single-handed navigations. And if solo sailing is not really a discovery for him, the high-speed surfing of these ocean racing yachts remains a splendid memory.

While he has just recovered his mini that he rented for the year, Hugo starts training. Indeed, in spite of his many hours of navigation on the 70-foot Clipper Round the World, Hugo realizes that the mini has nothing in common.

Indeed, this small 6.50 m sailing boat with the round bow is not as easy to handle as a big maxi. You have to find the right sail configuration, have confidence in the pilot who will be the second crew member on board and above all go fast.

And by the look on the sailor's radiant face, his Maxi 6.50 (designed by David Raison) has everything to go fast. Surfing at more than 15 knots is commonplace and the pleasure taken in sailing downwind is worth the hours of upwind sailing.

With these very intrusive images, Hugo is able to explain the workings of these small boats, which require a lot of manoeuvres and demands of the skipper. Do you want to see how a Mini 6.50 sails? Get on board with Hugo and let yourself be carried away. It smells of iodine, the sea spray and the pleasure of sailing.

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1 Hugo embarks on a Mini Transat project
Hugo embarks on a Mini Transat project
2 Mini training on board the semi-rigid coach for Hugo
Mini training on board the semi-rigid coach for Hugo
3 Hugo explains the choice of scow for the Mini Transat
Hugo explains the choice of scow for the Mini Transat
4 False Solo for Hugo as training for the Mini-Transat 2021
False Solo for Hugo as training for the Mini-Transat 2021
5 Hugo who wants to participate in the Mini is training in Brittany at the beginning of July
Hugo who wants to participate in the Mini is training in Brittany at the beginning of July
6 Hugo in qualification for the Mini, the pleasure of sharing beautiful moments at sea
Hugo in qualification for the Mini, the pleasure of sharing beautiful moments at sea
7 The daily life of a racer on the Mini, Hugo's quallif course
The daily life of a racer on the Mini, Hugo's quallif course
8 Second qualifying half for Hugo and his Mini
Second qualifying half for Hugo and his Mini
9 Why did Hugo choose to run the Mini?
Why did Hugo choose to run the Mini?
10 Life in a Mini when you get involved in an ocean racing project
Life in a Mini when you get involved in an ocean racing project
11 Hugo takes the start of a Mini event to prepare his transat
Hugo takes the start of a Mini event to prepare his transat
12 First race for Hugo in the Mini Transat 2020
First race for Hugo in the Mini Transat 2020
13 Slowing down in sailing races: a strategic choice not easy to make
Slowing down in sailing races: a strategic choice not easy to make
14 How far do you take risks in ocean racing? Hugo gives us his answer
How far do you take risks in ocean racing? Hugo gives us his answer
15 Embark with Hugo for a Mini circuit regatta
Embark with Hugo for a Mini circuit regatta
16 Rodeo in the Bay of Morlaix for Hugo!
Rodeo in the Bay of Morlaix for Hugo!
17 Without a wind indicator, Hugo finished 7th in the SAS
Without a wind indicator, Hugo finished 7th in the SAS
18 Season 2020 in Mini 6.50, a calendar in turmoil, but with great events
Season 2020 in Mini 6.50, a calendar in turmoil, but with great events
19 Short regatta start course with Hugo on his Mini
Short regatta start course with Hugo on his Mini
20 The Sailing Frenchman visits Plastimo for the manufacture of its liferaft
The Sailing Frenchman visits Plastimo for the manufacture of its liferaft
21 Victory on the MAP Trophy for Hugo! Explanations
Victory on the MAP Trophy for Hugo! Explanations
22 Details and explanations of Hugo on his Mini
Details and explanations of Hugo on his Mini
23 Hugo shares his training on his Mini
Hugo shares his training on his Mini
24 Hugo shares with us his winter of training in Mini
Hugo shares with us his winter of training in Mini
25 Maintenance and repairs for Hugo before the Mini Transat
Maintenance and repairs for Hugo before the Mini Transat
26 Hugo tests the new electric outboard motor from ePropulsion
Hugo tests the new electric outboard motor from ePropulsion
27 Debouching under spinnaker max in Mini 6.50, breathtaking images seen from drone
Debouching under spinnaker max in Mini 6.50, breathtaking images seen from drone
28 Hugo is training in La Rochelle for the Mini Transat
Hugo is training in La Rochelle for the Mini Transat
29 Modification by the IDBmarine shipyard on the Mini 1014
Modification by the IDBmarine shipyard on the Mini 1014
30 A title sponsor for Hugo's Mini Transat 2021
A title sponsor for Hugo's Mini Transat 2021
31 Mini in May 2021, a race in Mini told from the inside
Mini in May 2021, a race in Mini told from the inside
32 Preparing for the Mini Transat, a long and demanding journey
Preparing for the Mini Transat, a long and demanding journey
33 Which sail set for a Mini? The explanations of Hugo, The Sailing Frenchman
Which sail set for a Mini? The explanations of Hugo, The Sailing Frenchman
34 Mini en Mai, a sailing race told from the inside
Mini en Mai, a sailing race told from the inside
35 Sailing mode for Hugo and his Mini 1014
Sailing mode for Hugo and his Mini 1014
36 Offshore racing, how do racers make strategic decisions?
Offshore racing, how do racers make strategic decisions?
37 Participation in the Mini Fastnet 2021 for Hugo
Participation in the Mini Fastnet 2021 for Hugo
38 Preparation for the Mini Transat by chaining the embarkations on other supports
Preparation for the Mini Transat by chaining the embarkations on other supports
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