The immobilization in Saint-Malo since February 25 has been used to optimize and make the sailboat more reliable: the mast, the sails, the hydro-generators… Feedback after the first trip across the Atlantic.
Goulven Josse will be the captain of the cargo ship with Thierry Monnerie, the second, Lieutenant Julia Guerin and François Le Nouarès, the “sailor” at his side.
Olivier Barreau and Loïc Briand, the co-founders of the company, were present at the time of departure. Stéphane Perrin, regional advisor referent for the territory of Saint-Malo, was also there to greet the crew.
A second sailboat in sight
In the ship’s holds, cases of organic and natural wine from Burgundy and Alsace were stored. Once the cargo is unloaded, the ship will strike for the Dominican Republic for an arrival scheduled for early June. 30 to 35 tonnes of cocoa mass plus green coffee will be stored in the bunkers. The return to the corsair city is scheduled for this summer.
The company does not intend to stop there in its “virtuous triangular trade”. “Another sailboat is being designed,” confirms Olivier Barreau. Eight to ten times the capacity. The boat will be 50 m long and as much air draft. It will be able to embark 350 tonnes of goods and will begin construction in 2022 ”.
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