Physically and mentally prepared, Sébastien Josse is back again this time with a boat designed with winning in mind. Seb can look back on his previous round the world voyages (solo in the 2004-2005 Vendée Globe and as skipper in the Volvo Race) from a more mature perspective… Cutting his teeth in Figaro races, he was also able to learn a lot from the previous generation of racers. Maybe Sébastien Josse represents the perfect synthesis bringing together the «old » and the «new»...
Extracts from his press conference:
«Physically I've been involved in this project for two years, but it's been on my mind now for four. »
«We weren't looking for any major innovations. She's a boat designed to complete the Vendée Globe. As the schedule was fairly tight, we didn't want to take any risks and we went for the tried and tested solutions.»
«I never said in 2004 that I would not do it again… »
«It's with the wind between five and ten knots that you have to spend time at the helm. In these conditions, a well-set boat can achieve the maximum of her potential.»
«During the last Vendée Globe, before setting out, I thought I was invincible… Then, like everyone else, I was surprised to find the weather wasn't always going to push us along. When I saw Michel Desjoyeaux crying in the film of the 2000-2001 Vendée Globe, I didn't understand. Now I do.»
«Does seeing such a strong line-up strengthen my motivation? No. »