Vie d'écume

Captain and author, I live aboard CORAIL, a 1991 Bénéteau Océanis 440. Here, I share my sailing adventures unfiltered: Atlantic crossings, life on board in the Caribbean, stops in the Bahamas, Martinique, Guadeloupe, and the return trip to France. No scripts, no staging—just real life at sea, the struggles, the repairs, dream anchorages, and the people met along the way. I left overdrawn, with no …

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Goodbye CORAIL !!!The 11-meter sailboat CORAIL completes a final coastal transit to La Seyne-sur-Mer under challenging wind conditions.12 Sept 2026 · La Seyne-sur-Mer, France

Published12 Sept 2026

Duration40:34

Views5K

LocationLa Seyne-sur-Mer, France

The FUTURE of Vie d'écume and mineChristophe of *Vie d’écume* discusses his future career transition to equestrian work and his recent anchoring collision.29 Aug 2026 · Hyères, France

Published29 Aug 2026

Duration33:34

Views3K

LocationHyères, France

We talk about BUYING a sailboat while heading back to the ANCHORAGE15 Aug 2026

Published15 Aug 2026

Duration47:48

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La fin du voyage j'arrive à Toulon8 Aug 2026

Published8 Aug 2026

Duration41:28

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Plans have changed, we're doing the Spanish coast, Toulon will have to waitA sailor repairs a chafed engine cooling hose with self-fusing silicone tape while coastal hopping near Almeria.8 Aug 2026 · Montilla, Spain

Published8 Aug 2026

Duration38:31

Views1K

LocationMontilla, Spain

Watch out for the orcas of Gibraltar, I'm staying on guardA solo sailor performs an emergency maneuver in the Strait of Gibraltar after misidentifying dolphins as orcas.2 Aug 2026 · Détroit de Gibraltar

Published2 Aug 2026

Duration44:44

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LocationDétroit de Gibraltar

Compromis et adaptabilité, mais où est le vent annoncé28 Jul 2026

Published28 Jul 2026

Duration41:36

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Où sont les baleines, départ de Horta. Direction Gibraltar 1/319 Jul 2026

Published19 Jul 2026

Duration39:43

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Visite de Horta, escale incontournable aux Açores pour une première Trasat retour.7 Jul 2026

Published7 Jul 2026

Duration30:41

Views738

Faial à l'horizon, Dernier épisode de cette transat retour en solitataire25 Jun 2026

Published25 Jun 2026

Duration36:25

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Gale in the middle of the Atlantic, set to musicA solo sailor manages a 30-knot gale during a transatlantic passage using three reefs in the sails.23 Jun 2026 · Océan Atlantique Nord

Published23 Jun 2026

Duration35:53

Views1K

LocationOcéan Atlantique Nord

Finally heading East, cloud barrier and sailboat BobA solo sailor manages sail repairs and weather routing discrepancies while crossing the Atlantic toward the Azores.23 Jun 2026 · Océan Atlantique Nord

Published23 Jun 2026

Duration43:12

Views730

LocationOcéan Atlantique Nord

Surprise cargo, point of view, and spinnaker. Return transatlantic ep.3A solo sailor navigates a transatlantic return passage using Fast6 routing software to manage light wind conditions.19 Jun 2026 · Océan Atlantique Nord

Published19 Jun 2026

Duration43:58

Views1K

LocationOcéan Atlantique Nord

The whims of the wind, I want to sleep. Transatlantic return ep.2A solo sailor on a Bénéteau Océanis 440 optimizes sail trim to maintain speed in light Atlantic winds.18 Jun 2026 · Océan Atlantique Nord

Published18 Jun 2026

Duration39:40

Views989

LocationOcéan Atlantique Nord

Solo departure for the return transatlantic, the first 24 hours of a unique adventure.Yann begins a solo transatlantic passage from Saint-Martin aboard his Bénéteau Océanis 440, *Corail*.18 Jun 2026 · Rambaud, France

Published18 Jun 2026

Duration31:02

Views1K

LocationRambaud, France

Working at the top of the mast, Titouan vlogging at a height of 20 meters 😨A crew member climbs a 20-meter mast to replace a damaged shackle and pin on a halyard.28 May 2026 · Simpson Bay Lagoon, Saint Martin

Published28 May 2026

Duration9:42

Views911

LocationSimpson Bay Lagoon, Saint Martin

Back in open water, testing my genoa ⛵😁👍A sailor tests a replacement genoa and navigation software while transiting the Simpson Bay Bridge in Saint-Martin.27 May 2026 · Rambaud, France

Published27 May 2026

Duration31:03

Views865

LocationRambaud, France

FKG did a great job, new fridge, but I got ripped off on the genoaThe Bénéteau Océanis 440 *Corail* receives a full rig tune and new refrigeration system in Saint-Martin.25 May 2026 · Rambaud, France

Published25 May 2026

Duration36:17

Views2K

LocationRambaud, France

DRAMA in the middle of the transatlantic return, when the ocean shows you that you are nothingA loose FACNOR LS 200 furler pin tears the genoa and forces a mid-Atlantic U-turn to Saint-Martin.24 May 2026 · Atlantic Ocean

Published24 May 2026

Duration36:20

Views5K

LocationAtlantic Ocean

Transatlantic return from the BVI to the Azores, departure in real conditions — The first 24 hoursA Beneteau Oceanis 440 struggles to maintain a direct course to the Azores against persistent easterly winds.17 May 2026 · Saint-Martin, Caribbean

Published17 May 2026

Duration27:27

Views1K

LocationSaint-Martin, Caribbean

Transatlantic return from the Antilles to France by sailboat — Stopover in the BVI before the big departureOutdated BVI charts hide breaking rocks that Navionics marks only as a single dot.14 May 2026 · Saint-Martin

Published14 May 2026

Duration25:15

Views2K

LocationSaint-Martin

Tight navigation in the St. Martin lagoon, gusty winds and very little water under the keel 😨😨The captain of the Bénéteau Océanis 440 Corail navigates gusty 25-knot winds in the shallow Simpson Bay Lagoon.14 May 2026 · Rambaud, France

Published14 May 2026

Duration34:28

Views996

LocationRambaud, France

How I prepare my weather and routing for an Atlantic crossingA sailor uses Windy, FastSea, and OpenCPN to plan an Atlantic crossing route via satellite data.10 May 2026 · Marigot

Published10 May 2026

Duration13:58

Views814

LocationMarigot

Saint Martin — Last stopover in the Antilles before the transatlantic returnA 40-knot headwind forecast closes a departure window, delaying Corail's transatlantic return from Saint-Martin to Toulon.6 May 2026 · Saint-Martin

Published6 May 2026

Duration36:38

Views766

LocationSaint-Martin

Stopover in Saint Barthélemy by sailboat — Gustavia anchorageA solo sailor navigates a 150-mile Caribbean passage, managing close-quarters traffic and preparing for heavy weather.3 May 2026 · Gustavia, Saint-Barthélemy

Published3 May 2026

Duration21:07

Views477

LocationGustavia, Saint-Barthélemy

Crossing from Guadeloupe to Antigua by sailboat — Full throttle with CORAIL!Solo Guadeloupe-to-Antigua passage reaches 8 knots, then threads 2.8-metre reef shallows under sail.26 Apr 2026 · Guadeloupe

Published26 Apr 2026

Duration32:23

Views1K

LocationGuadeloupe

Snorkeling at the Cousteau Reserve — Underwater paradise in GuadeloupeInconsistent winds and high traffic in the Réserve Cousteau require frequent monitoring of anchor position and clearance.19 Apr 2026 · Guadeloupe

Published19 Apr 2026

Duration27:58

Views860

LocationGuadeloupe

The most beautiful anchorages in Guadeloupe — Heading to the Cousteau ReserveA solo sailor cruises Guadeloupe, demonstrating hull cleaning, anchor swing management, and light-wind sailing techniques.12 Apr 2026 · Guadeloupe

Published12 Apr 2026

Duration28:33

Views605

LocationGuadeloupe

Solo sailing — Anchoring in a deserted coveA solo sailor navigates gusty coastal winds and fishing nets while relocating a Beneteau Oceanis 440.5 Apr 2026 · Guadeloupe

Published5 Apr 2026

Duration24:02

Views2K

LocationGuadeloupe

The crew's departure — Continuing soloA solo skipper reflects on the sudden departure of his crew and the importance of clear communication.1 Apr 2026 · Guadeloupe

Published1 Apr 2026

Duration36:18

Views2K

LocationGuadeloupe

Wild anchorage at Rivière Sens and hiking LA SOUFRIÈRE - GuadeloupeCrew-training sail to Rivière Sens reveals a heavily rolling anchorage with privately owned mooring buoys and 25-knot overnight gusts.29 Mar 2026 · Guadeloupe

Published29 Mar 2026

Duration27:19

Views549

LocationGuadeloupe

Les Saintes on foot — Terre-de-Haut, the most peaceful village in the West IndiesCorail anchors at 8 meters over sand in Les Saintes with 35-plus meters of chain in 25-knot winds.22 Mar 2026 · Terre-de-Bas, France

Published22 Mar 2026

Duration22:59

Views815

LocationTerre-de-Bas, France

First night sail together on a sailboat — Martinique → Les Saintes, Guadeloupe.Martinique to Les Saintes overnight: 22-knot squall, six hours motoring, and no mobile network at anchor.15 Mar 2026 · Grande

Published15 Mar 2026

Duration12:55

Views3K

LocationGrande

Saint-Pierre, Martinique — Dream stopover before the big departure by sailboatSaint-Pierre, Martinique, offers historical ruins and a protected anchorage, while nearby Anse Couleuvre requires hiking access.8 Mar 2026 · Saint-Pierre, Martinique

Published8 Mar 2026

Duration17:38

Views557

LocationSaint-Pierre, Martinique

Provisioning and departure by sailboat — CORAIL heads back to FranceA Beneteau Oceanis 440 crew manages provisioning, watermaker failures, and anchorage etiquette during a Martinique coastal passage.1 Mar 2026 · Fort-de-France, Martinique

Published1 Mar 2026

Duration15:50

Views1K

LocationFort-de-France, Martinique

18 - DIY and maintenance before departure.Routine maintenance on a Beneteau Oceanis 440 includes servicing deck pulleys, water filtration, and engine cooling systems.22 Feb 2026 · Schoenscher, Lansgourau

Published22 Feb 2026

Duration24:02

Views745

LocationSchoenscher, Lansgourau

17 - Wet navigation 🌦️, Le Marin to Fort-de-FranceA Beneteau Oceanis 440 navigates coastal Martinique under yellow weather alerts for rain and gusty winds.15 Feb 2026 · Martinique, France

Published15 Feb 2026

Duration24:19

Views1K

LocationMartinique, France

16 - Stopover in Le Marin, Martinique.A sailor sources marine supplies in Le Marin, Martinique, while replacing a damaged dinghy and repairing antenna connections.12 Feb 2026 · Martinique, France

Published12 Feb 2026

Duration25:03

Views714

LocationMartinique, France

15 - RELAXING outing with new crew members, it feels good!A Beneteau Oceanis 440 performs a shakedown sail in Martinique while managing windlass and cockpit table repairs.22 Jan 2026 · L'Anse à l'Âne, Martinique

Published22 Jan 2026

Duration15:08

Views693

LocationL'Anse à l'Âne, Martinique

14 - CORAIL's next adventure, the return transatlantic crossingA 1991 Beneteau Oceanis 440 plans a Martinique-to-Toulon return transatlantic, departing mid-February via the Azores and Gibraltar.1 Jan 2026 · Le Lamentin, France

Published1 Jan 2026

Duration22:30

Views1K

LocationLe Lamentin, France

13 - Pleasure of sailing, round trip to Anse à l'Âne ⛵A Beneteau Oceanis 440 tests reefing configurations and upwind performance during a coastal transit in Martinique.30 Nov 2025 · Le Lamentin, France

Published30 Nov 2025

Duration31:13

Views561

LocationLe Lamentin, France

At the finish village of the TRANSA Café l'Or in Martinique, it's COOL!The Transat Café L'Or finish village in Fort-de-France hosts racing yachts including *Sodebo* and *WeWise*.16 Nov 2025 · Martinique, France

Published16 Nov 2025

Duration24:11

Views374

LocationMartinique, France

11 Prendre des équipiers à bord, casse tête ou plaisir ?9 Nov 2025

Published9 Nov 2025

Duration30:58

Views521

10 - The true guide to crewing on sailboats around the worldProspective crew should prepare a nautical CV and verify their availability before seeking passage on sailboats.2 Nov 2025 · Baie-Mahault, France

Published2 Nov 2025

Duration33:02

Views645

LocationBaie-Mahault, France

09 - Return to Martinique ⛵ with a daytime passage close to Montserrat 🌋A solo sailor transits from Saint-Martin to Martinique, navigating near the volcanic exclusion zones of Montserrat.12 Oct 2025 · Rambaud, France

Published12 Oct 2025

Duration30:37

Views524

LocationRambaud, France

08 - Single-handed - heading to St. MartinA solo sailor transits from Martinique to Saint-Martin to reset a vessel's 300-day customs residency limit.5 Oct 2025 · Le Lamentin, France

Published5 Oct 2025

Duration35:34

Views864

LocationLe Lamentin, France

Ep. 292 - 2. Sailing with Corail until the last ray of light 🌊🎶A chanson tribute to sailor Yann and his boat Corail, with no navigation content in the available video.25 Sept 2025

Published25 Sept 2025

Duration2:30

Views204

07 Arrival of the yoles 🎥from Corail, it’s madness 😍A sailor navigates a crowded anchorage in Fort-de-France to film the Tour des Yoles race.10 Aug 2025 · Martinique, France

Published10 Aug 2025

Duration18:44

Views272

LocationMartinique, France

06 Lazy bag and gift trifles for CorailThe owner of the sailboat *Corail* installs a custom lazy bag and replaces a cracked deck hatch.3 Aug 2025 · Le Lamentin, France

Published3 Aug 2025

Duration29:53

Views695

LocationLe Lamentin, France

05 - I'm giving Corail a new anchor chain and I'm happy 🤣🤣Christophe replaces a rusted anchor chain on Corail with 45 meters of new galvanized steel chain.1 Jun 2025 · Fort-de-France, France

Published1 Jun 2025

Duration14:55

Views1K

LocationFort-de-France, France

04 - Impromptu Easter sailingThe owner of an Océanis 440 performs maintenance on the autopilot and windlass while sailing in Martinique.21 Apr 2025 · Le Lamentin, France

Published21 Apr 2025

Duration28:52

Views1K

LocationLe Lamentin, France

03 - Changing the exhaust elbow + Lazybag6 Apr 2025

Published6 Apr 2025

Duration33:48

Views891

02 - Cleaning products, but 2 boats drag anchorCorobril and oxalic acid effectively remove rust stains from deck surfaces and lifelines on a cruising sailboat.30 Mar 2025 · Le Lamentin, France

Published30 Mar 2025

Duration26:05

Views1K

LocationLe Lamentin, France

01 - Impromptu sailing and tips for managing your budgetA 44-foot sailboat owner recommends budgeting monthly maintenance costs based on the vessel's length in euros.16 Feb 2025 · Martinique, France

Published16 Feb 2025

Duration27:31

Views1K

LocationMartinique, France

20 It's the end of a wonderful adventureA sailor in Fort-de-France, Martinique, performs deck maintenance and prepares his sailboat for sale.9 Feb 2025 · Fort-de-France, France

Published9 Feb 2025

Duration27:02

Views2K

LocationFort-de-France, France

19 Sailing to Fort-de-France, MartiniqueA crew sails from Saint-Martin to Fort-de-France, Martinique, battling heavy upwind conditions and a jammed genoa furler.26 Jan 2025 · Rambaud, France

Published26 Jan 2025

Duration23:43

Views2K

LocationRambaud, France

18 Stopover in Saint Martin, 5 days to take care of CORAILThe crew of CORAIL repairs salt-corroded electrical connections and cleans the interior after a rough Atlantic passage.19 Jan 2025 · Rambaud, France

Published19 Jan 2025

Duration28:37

Views1K

LocationRambaud, France

17 Quite a challenge part 2, the return of calm or almostThe sailboat Corail sustains rigging and sail damage while navigating heavy Atlantic swells toward Saint-Martin.12 Jan 2025 · Océan Atlantique Nord

Published12 Jan 2025

Duration39:30

Views2K

LocationOcéan Atlantique Nord

16 Quite a challenge, part 1 of our north-south transatlantic crossingA crew navigates the Gulf Stream from Halifax to Saint-Martin while managing heavy weather and engine fuel.5 Jan 2025 · Océan Atlantique Nord

Published5 Jan 2025

Duration36:09

Views2K

LocationOcéan Atlantique Nord

Sailing to Halifax with a new crewThe 40-foot sailboat Corail completes a 25-hour passage from Port Hawkesbury to Halifax, Nova Scotia.29 Dec 2024 · Nine Mile River, Canada

Published29 Dec 2024

Duration35:28

Views1K

LocationNine Mile River, Canada

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