As he prepares to compete in the next double-handed Transat with Martin Le Pape in Figaro Bénéteau 3, Yann Eliès told our colleagues from Voiles & Voiliers that he was still dreaming of the Vende Globe.
“I admit that the performances of Yannick Bestaven and Jean Le Cam in the Vendée Globe make me want to continue.
They are very inspiring, just like Francis Joyon.
I tell myself that I am still in the prime of life, explained the 47-year-old sailor.
Guys like Jean, Yannick and Jérémie Beyou are far from over, and neither am I.
In the Vendée Globe, I want to have a good sporting performance, but that's not all.
It's too tough a race, too engaging to just aim for victory.
I also want to share the adventure, to talk about social and ecology.
Today, it's a real goal to continue doing my job as long as possible.
I found my faith ”…
The three-time winner of the Solitaire du Figaro took part in two editions of the Vendée Globe, in 2008-2009 (retirement due to a fractured femur) and 2016-2017 (5th place).
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