INTERVIEW: Arnaud Boissières VS Manuel Cousin on La Mîe Caline - Artipôle
8/4/17
It is the beginning of the passing of the boat in race, who will be the skipper?
It is the beginning of the passing of the boat in race, who will be the skipper?
Arnaud, following the Vendée Globe, have you rested?
Yes, because motivation takes precedence over the rest of the warrior.
Are you ready to start a new season?
Of course!!
How did you prepare to sail in double-handed configuration?
We insisted on the technical preparation of the boat and focused our joint preparation on the future of our two projects.
What is your state of mind?
You're tired ... we're not tired...
Describe your partner in 3 words
Arnaud about Manu: Motivated, passionate, convivial
Manu about Arnaud: Motivated, experienced, funny
Better quality
Arnaud about Manu: Tenacity
Manu about Arnaud: Pugnacity
Which conditions would be ideal for you on this Rolex Fastnet Race 2017?
Girlie weather
Teams info
18.06A new IMOCA to match Justine Mettraux's ambitions…Following her historic performance in the last Vendée Globe, where she became the fastest woman ever to complete the legendary solo round-the-world race, Justine Mettraux is no longer hiding her ambitions.…12.06Sailing to the Arctic Circle – the magic of the Vendée Arctique…The Vendée Arctique-Les Sables d’Olonne – currently mid-way through its third edition – is a yacht race like no other, that takes IMOCA skippers into waters no other sailing event touches.…10.06Energy levels are rising again as the arctic circle draws near…After two and a half days of being thrown around in every direction, the sailors competing in the Vendée Arctique – Les Sables d’Olonne are finally enjoying a little respite.…10.06Finding the right balance…After negotiating a first frontal system and crossing a ridge of high pressure, the skippers are entering a new phase of the race. The sea has built, the wind has strengthened and the priorities have shifted. It is no longer simply a matter of sailing fast.…31.05Beccaria and Cousin take on the Vendée Arctique after winter work on their foilers…The third edition of the Vendée Arctique-Les Sables D’Olonne race, which sets sail on Sunday, includes two of IMOCA’s great characters among its fleet of nine, in the form of the Italian sailor Ambrogio Beccaria and the veteran Frenchman Manuel Cousin.…29.05Sam Goodchild: the Vendée Arctique is not a race to be taken lightly…With four wins in the last five races, just about everything Sam Goodchild touches in sailing right now turns to gold.…
News
6.18.26
A new IMOCA to match Justine Mettraux's ambitions
Following her historic performance in the last Vendée Globe, where she became the fastest woman ever to complete the legendary solo round-the-world race, Justine Mettraux is no longer hiding her ambitions.
•••News
6.16.26
Ambrogio Beccaria secures a spectacular maiden win in the IMOCA Class after a dramatic end to the Ve…
The third edition of the Vendée Arctique-Les Sables d’Olonne will be remembered as one of the most fascinating IMOCA races of recent years, and one that has cemented this unique challenge as a minor classic in the solo o…
•••Championship ranking
| 01 |   | Sam GOODCHILD
MACIF SANTÉ PRÉVOYANCE | 230.00 pts |
| 02 | | Violette DORANGE
INITIATIVES-CŒUR | 205.00 pts |
| 03 |  | Ambrogio BECCARIA
ALLAGRANDE MAPEI | 200.00 pts |
| 04 | | Elodie BONAFOUS
ASSOCIATION PETITS PRINCES - QUÉGUINER | 188.00 pts |
| 05 |  | Francesca CLAPCICH
11TH HOUR RACING | 176.00 pts |
| 06 | | Nico D'ESTAIS
CAFÉ JOYEUX | 165.00 pts |
| 07 | | Arnaud BOISSIÈRES
APRIL MARINE - RECHERCHE CO-PARTENAIRE | 154.00 pts |
| 08 | | Manuel COUSIN
COUP DE POUCE | 110.00 pts |
| 09 | | Corentin HOREAU
MACSF | 45.00 pts |