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 set 2026 · La Seyne-sur-Mer, France

Pubblicato12 set 2026

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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

Pubblicato29 ago 2026

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

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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

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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

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

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

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

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

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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 giu 2026 · Océan Atlantique Nord

Pubblicato23 giu 2026

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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 giu 2026 · Océan Atlantique Nord

Pubblicato23 giu 2026

Durata43:12

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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 giu 2026 · Océan Atlantique Nord

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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 giu 2026 · Océan Atlantique Nord

Pubblicato18 giu 2026

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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 giu 2026 · Rambaud, France

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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 mag 2026 · Simpson Bay Lagoon, Saint Martin

Pubblicato28 mag 2026

Durata9:42

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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 mag 2026 · Rambaud, France

Pubblicato27 mag 2026

Durata31:03

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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 mag 2026 · Rambaud, France

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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 mag 2026 · Atlantic Ocean

Pubblicato24 mag 2026

Durata36:20

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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 mag 2026 · Saint-Martin, Caribbean

Pubblicato17 mag 2026

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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 mag 2026 · Saint-Martin

Pubblicato14 mag 2026

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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 mag 2026 · Rambaud, France

Pubblicato14 mag 2026

Durata34:28

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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 mag 2026 · Marigot

Pubblicato10 mag 2026

Durata13:58

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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 mag 2026 · Saint-Martin

Pubblicato6 mag 2026

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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 mag 2026 · Gustavia, Saint-Barthélemy

Pubblicato3 mag 2026

Durata21:07

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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

Pubblicato26 apr 2026

Durata32:23

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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 apr 2026 · Guadeloupe

Pubblicato19 apr 2026

Durata27:58

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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 apr 2026 · Guadeloupe

Pubblicato12 apr 2026

Durata28:33

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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 apr 2026 · Guadeloupe

Pubblicato5 apr 2026

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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 apr 2026 · Guadeloupe

Pubblicato1 apr 2026

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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

Pubblicato29 mar 2026

Durata27:19

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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

Pubblicato22 mar 2026

Durata22:59

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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

Pubblicato15 mar 2026

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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

Pubblicato8 mar 2026

Durata17:38

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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

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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

Pubblicato22 feb 2026

Durata24:02

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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

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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

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Durata25:03

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

Pubblicato22 gen 2026

Durata15:08

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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 gen 2026 · Le Lamentin, France

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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

Pubblicato30 nov 2025

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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

Pubblicato16 nov 2025

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

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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

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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 ott 2025 · Rambaud, France

Pubblicato12 ott 2025

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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 ott 2025 · Le Lamentin, France

Pubblicato5 ott 2025

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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 set 2025

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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

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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

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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 giu 2025 · Fort-de-France, France

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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 apr 2025 · Le Lamentin, France

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03 - Changing the exhaust elbow + Lazybag6 apr 2025

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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

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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

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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

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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 gen 2025 · Rambaud, France

Pubblicato26 gen 2025

Durata23:43

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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 gen 2025 · Rambaud, France

Pubblicato19 gen 2025

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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 gen 2025 · Océan Atlantique Nord

Pubblicato12 gen 2025

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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 gen 2025 · Océan Atlantique Nord

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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

Pubblicato29 dic 2024

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