At the 11 a.m. check-in this Saturday, November 16, Damien Seguin (Groupe Apicil) was in third position behind Jean Le Cam and the Italian Giancarlo Pedote. Taking advantage of a lull, the double Paralympic champion took care of his damaged rudder. A three-step repair.
It’s the little “tutorial” moment of the day. Currently third in the Vendée Globe, Damien Seguin has carried out some repairs on his Imoca Groupe Apicil. The 45-year-old sailor took care of the top of his rudder which opened. After gluing, drying and sanding phases, the rudder was like new. “Now we will be able to use it on the other side if necessary. Job done! » welcomed Damien Seguin
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Seventh in the last Vendée Globe, the skipper, native of Briançon, made a superb comeback over the last two days, going from 31st place on Thursday to 3rd place this Saturday morning.
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