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 sep 2026 · La Seyne-sur-Mer, France

Publicado12 sep 2026

Duración40:34

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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 ago 2026 · Hyères, France

Publicado29 ago 2026

Duración33:34

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UbicaciónHyères, France

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

Publicado15 ago 2026

Duración47:48

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La fin du voyage j'arrive à Toulon8 ago 2026

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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 ago 2026 · Montilla, Spain

Publicado8 ago 2026

Duración38:31

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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 ago 2026 · Détroit de Gibraltar

Publicado2 ago 2026

Duración44:44

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

Publicado28 jul 2026

Duración41:36

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

Publicado19 jul 2026

Duración39:43

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

Publicado7 jul 2026

Duración30:41

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

Publicado25 jun 2026

Duración36:25

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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

Publicado23 jun 2026

Duración35:53

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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

Publicado23 jun 2026

Duración43:12

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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

Publicado19 jun 2026

Duración43:58

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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

Publicado18 jun 2026

Duración39:40

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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

Publicado18 jun 2026

Duración31:02

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UbicaciónRambaud, 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

Publicado28 may 2026

Duración9:42

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UbicaciónSimpson 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

Publicado27 may 2026

Duración31:03

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UbicaciónRambaud, 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

Publicado25 may 2026

Duración36:17

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UbicaciónRambaud, 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

Publicado24 may 2026

Duración36:20

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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

Publicado17 may 2026

Duración27:27

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UbicaciónSaint-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

Publicado14 may 2026

Duración25:15

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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

Publicado14 may 2026

Duración34:28

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UbicaciónRambaud, 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

Publicado10 may 2026

Duración13:58

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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

Publicado6 may 2026

Duración36:38

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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

Publicado3 may 2026

Duración21:07

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UbicaciónGustavia, 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 abr 2026 · Guadeloupe

Publicado26 abr 2026

Duración32:23

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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 abr 2026 · Guadeloupe

Publicado19 abr 2026

Duración27:58

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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 abr 2026 · Guadeloupe

Publicado12 abr 2026

Duración28:33

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

Publicado5 abr 2026

Duración24:02

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

Publicado1 abr 2026

Duración36:18

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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

Publicado29 mar 2026

Duración27:19

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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

Publicado22 mar 2026

Duración22:59

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UbicaciónTerre-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

Publicado15 mar 2026

Duración12:55

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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

Publicado8 mar 2026

Duración17:38

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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

Publicado1 mar 2026

Duración15:50

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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

Publicado22 feb 2026

Duración24:02

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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

Publicado15 feb 2026

Duración24:19

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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

Publicado12 feb 2026

Duración25:03

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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 ene 2026 · L'Anse à l'Âne, Martinique

Publicado22 ene 2026

Duración15:08

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UbicaciónL'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 ene 2026 · Le Lamentin, France

Publicado1 ene 2026

Duración22:30

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UbicaciónLe 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

Publicado30 nov 2025

Duración31:13

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UbicaciónLe 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

Publicado16 nov 2025

Duración24:11

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UbicaciónMartinique, France

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

Publicado9 nov 2025

Duración30:58

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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

Publicado2 nov 2025

Duración33:02

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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

Publicado12 oct 2025

Duración30:37

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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

Publicado5 oct 2025

Duración35:34

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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 sep 2025

Publicado25 sep 2025

Duración2:30

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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 ago 2025 · Martinique, France

Publicado10 ago 2025

Duración18:44

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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 ago 2025 · Le Lamentin, France

Publicado3 ago 2025

Duración29:53

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UbicaciónLe 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

Publicado1 jun 2025

Duración14:55

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

Publicado21 abr 2025

Duración28:52

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03 - Changing the exhaust elbow + Lazybag6 abr 2025

Publicado6 abr 2025

Duración33:48

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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

Publicado30 mar 2025

Duración26:05

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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

Publicado16 feb 2025

Duración27:31

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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

Publicado9 feb 2025

Duración27:02

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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 ene 2025 · Rambaud, France

Publicado26 ene 2025

Duración23:43

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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 ene 2025 · Rambaud, France

Publicado19 ene 2025

Duración28:37

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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 ene 2025 · Océan Atlantique Nord

Publicado12 ene 2025

Duración39:30

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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 ene 2025 · Océan Atlantique Nord

Publicado5 ene 2025

Duración36:09

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

Publicado29 dic 2024

Duración35:28

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UbicaciónNine Mile River, Canada

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