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Pierre Leboucher takes the time to answer our questions aboard the Class40 LEGALLAIS, still moored in Le Havre. The boat is ready. A few bags are still lying around in the bunk, and the final checks are being carried out in the calm of the eve of departure. At the helm today, Pierre is alone. Fabien Delahaye, his co-skipper for this 2025 season, is temporarily absent. This is an opportunity for the sailor from Nantes to share a few confidences, straightforwardly and with a sense of humor.
A solo interview, but a duo in the head
Even alone on board, Pierre naturally talks about his partner. He talks of how they complement each other, of their shared preparation, of the mutual respect built up over the years, first as competitors, now as teammates. But today, it's his voice that we hear, and it says a lot about what a double-handed transatlantic race represents.
Rituals, manias and guilty pleasures on board
Through a series of short questions, we discover the sailor's personal world. His lucky charm? His secret delicacy? His pre-start ritual? What he would never say to his crewmate, except perhaps today, on camera? Pierre answers with a smile. An unfiltered moment, the likes of which are rare just a few hours before the start of the race.
A pragmatic approach to life at sea
The interview also reveals a methodical sailor, attentive to detail. What does he consider indispensable on board? What he misses? What annoys him? What he admires? Nothing is left to chance, even in the lightest answers. Technology, ecology, memories of the sea... Pierre takes a stand, always anchored in the concrete.
Yesterday's inspirations and tomorrow's desires
When we talk about his first tacks, his readings at sea, or the sailors who inspired him, Pierre opens up with simplicity. The pleasure of sailing, of learning and of sharing is palpable. And when the time comes to choose a dream stopover or a personal boat, it's always the sea that speaks.
