ARRIVAL IN PICTURES

It’s already eight days since Ari crossed the finish line in Pointe-a-Pitre, Guadeloupe. Let’s look back to the arrival and what happened next.

 

AROUND THE ISLAND 

photos by Jari Salo ©SailingImages

Basse de Terre

Crew was ready to jump into the Highfield rib when Ari had 5 miles to go.

 

OVER THE LINE

Photo: Jari Salo ©SailingImages

Mikey Ferguson, Oliver Young and James Esprey took over Ariel2.

Race officer inspected the sealed systems such as safety rafts, spare water, gear/motor, grab bag.

Photo by Jari Salo @Sailing Images

Daniel Ecalard raced Route du Rhum 2014 with me. So happy to see him again!

These names sailed across the Atlantic in Route du Rhum 2018.

 

First step to solid land.

With Managing Director of IMOCA Guillaume Evrard

Just a couple of minutes after Ari leaving the boat the crew took Ariel2 to Marina Bas du Fort.

Dinner well deserved.

And the festivities continued right away next evening.

 

Featured image by Jari Salo ©SailingImages