At around 3:10 am (French time), 360 miles in the north of the Crozet archipelago, Kevin Escoffier (PRB) was disembarked from Jean Le Cam's boat and was recovered by the Nivôse, a French Navy frigate.
The transhipment - via a Nivôse semi-rigid - went well, despite a swell formed in the area.
Jean Le Cam resumed his race.
In a message addressed to the Race Direction of the Vendée Globe, Frédéric Barbe, captain of the Nivôse, wrote: “Kevin is in great shape, he will be enjoying a hot shower.
We are heading for Reunion.
It's a beautiful day that begins! ”
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