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The skipper Fives Group – Lantana Environnement took command last night of the group of competitors with whom he has been battling for a week. Despite his half-set of sails, the Norman is composing and refining his strategy day by day (he loves it!), as he has been doing since the start of his round the world trip, regardless of the weather or race context.

 

The weather systems that stop some competitors and let others pass have created small groups of solo sailors throughout this circumnavigation. And, within each of these small groups, a great emulation is created: a regatta within the race, which stimulates and adds spice to this already spicy challenge.

"It's really nice to have people around to fight!", said Louis, who took care of negotiating a new ridge (transition between two weather systems) yesterday, to take control of his group of competitors tonight.

Not a time to put a Norman outside

For a few days now, Louis has had to deal with the Brazilian heat: "It's starting to get way too hot for a Norman!" The same goes for the onboard computer, which overheated yesterday... Could it be a Norman computer?? 😉

However, the night brings a refreshing coolness. The Equator is 3 to 4 days away, followed by a few more tropical days before returning to the coolness of the northern hemisphere. 

 

Due North

Louis has been heading due north since last night, at 14 knots, off the coast of Brazil. He should be able to continue like this, on a direct route, for the next few days. The wind is forecast to be relatively light, but in the right direction!

A respectuous and circular sporting event

The Fives IMOCA is an "upcycled" boat. Thanks to Louis, it lives a 2nd life!

Louis and his team gave a new life to a very damaged IMOCA because of a fire. This refurbishment undertaking was a real technical challenge... that succeeded in only 10 months!

Louis and his team continue to apply this upcycling principle and optimization research with a constant effort on sobriety throughout this Vendée Globe program.

Louis is also very keen on respecting everyone's work and giving a chance.

The Fives Group, a major partner in this Vendée Globe program, has been seduced by such commitment and values, as it shares the same values and responsibilities.

Fives, your partner for a more virtuous industry

For over 200 years, the Group has designed the breakthrough solutions and technologies that make industry what it is. From the first railways to the Eiffel Tower, through the spatial conquest, Fives always spearheaded the industry of the future. Pioneering decarbonization, the Group is an unconditional partner of the industry's energy transition. Through digitization, the promotion of a circular economy and the development of new processes and new energy sources, Fives puts its technological leadership to its customers' service.
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