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(November 14, 2021; Day 17) – Today at 13:32 UTC, Hugo Dhallenne crossed the finish line in the second leg of the Mini Transat EuroChef, completing the 2,700 theoretical miles of the course between Santa Cruz de La Palma and Saint-François in first place in the production boat category.
The sailor from Saint Malo, who posted a second place in the first act, 1h52 behind leader Melwin Fink, has demonstrated utter brilliance as well as extraordinary commitment both physically and mentally.
Lamenting mixed results at the start, followed by a westerly option, he had a change of heart and started hurtling due south, crossing back through the whole of the fleet. From then on, the skipper of the Maxi 6.50 flying the flag of the Yacht Club de Saint-Lunaire managed to keep up a near impossible pace.
This furious rhythm enabled him to pull off an incredible comeback that ultimately led to a searing leg win and with it victory in the overall ranking (prior to the jury’s decision). Here is an interview after finishing:
After a mixed start to the race, you’ve managed to secure the win and go on to treat yourself to victory in the overall ranking (barring protests) in the production boat category in this 23rd Mini Transat EuroChef. How do you feel?
I gave it everything. I haven’t had much sleep for the past 48 hours and I’m very happy to make the finish. At the start, we headed westwards with a strong group, including a very large proportion of the leaders in the overall ranking after the first leg…
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