After 65 days, 18 hours, 10 minutes, and 2 seconds of intense racing, PAPREC ARKÉA skipper Yoann Richomme crossed the finish line, clinching a magnificent second place in this solo, non-stop, and unassisted around-the-world race. The result, marked by a mere time difference of 22 hours, 47 minutes, and 13 seconds from the first-place finisher, is a remarkable performance.
Upon his arrival, Yoann Richomme expressed his emotions and pride, saying, "I don't know if I dreamed of it, but we did it. The pace was incredible. I tried to do what I know how to do; I believe I can't do it any other way." The intense rhythm and the challenges of this edition will remain etched in his memory, along with the outstanding performance of his fellow competitor, Charlie, whom he admires: "Charlie was unbeatable, out of this world, and I am thrilled for him (...) on the Atlantic climb, you talked about a duel, but I had few illusions; he seemed untouchable to me."
The pride of a collective achievement
This second-place finish is also a shared victory, a result that is not coincidental. The skipper emphasizes the impeccable condition of his boat, saying, "There is a lot of pride. I want to share this result, to celebrate it properly. It has been quite an adventure; we were well prepared, and in my mind, I was ready. The boat was perfect; it is a real success, and I am proud to bring this boat to the 2nd place." A meticulous preparation and unwavering determination helped overcome the challenges of this around-the-world journey.
But this adventure was not just a race; it was also a unique opportunity to marvel at the beauty of the planet. Yoann Richomme shared, "I was quite amazed during this around-the-world journey. I dream of travel, of discovering these islands. Every time I saw land, I was like a kid."
A constant battle for Yoyo
While moments of wonder punctuated this voyage, the journey was not always smooth sailing. The climb up the Atlantic was particularly grueling, as Yoann Richomme described, "It wasn't easy every day; there was a difficult, horrible rhythm in the climb up the Atlantic." However, the exceptional weather conditions in the Indian Ocean provided unforgettable moments: "From the end of the Indian Ocean, we had insane weather patterns. And that was fantastic!"
Key figures of Yoann Richomme's adventure
- Race time: 65 days, 18 hours, 10 minutes, and 2 seconds
- Distance on the orthodromy: 23,905.63 nautical miles at an average speed of 15.15 knots
- Actual distance traveled: 28,326.09 nautical miles at an average speed of 17.95 knots
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