Simple and sober boats
Everyone knows that breakdowns can happen every day on a boat and ruin your life. The race for equipment, the solutions all more energy consuming than the others, are as many risks for the yachtsman to remain stranded in the middle of the water. Faced with this, finding a little sobriety does not hurt. Let's not forget that not so long ago, sailors used to light a fireplace in stones at the bottom of their wooden hull to cook. The examples of low-tech presented by the crew of Nomade des mers are inspiring. Solar ovens make it easier for the Rooster to feed the crew without the need for on-board power. Growing fresh vegetables in hydroponics the cruise remains tasty over time... And other ideas are still in the pipeline! A form of simplicity that is sure to seduce...
Frail skiffs and pleasure for the eyes!
Simplicity also lies in the size and the objectives that you set. The simple joy of the Regatta 1900 participants shines through . Small boats, canoes, kayaks or skiffs, with the sole purpose of crossing and descending a stretch of river, but with elegance. The wood, in its simplest varnish, delivers its very essence! Another proof that beauty rhymes with simplicity, even if the maintenance of these varnished jewels is anything but easy.
The spirit of celebration and music, in period clothing, has something childlike about it. Rediscovering the simplicity of youth and its enthusiasm at the idea of going on the water. Can a yachtsman dream of a more beautiful goal?
