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 …

La Seyne-sur-Mer, France· sep. 2026

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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

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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. aug. 2026 · Hyères, France

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

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La fin du voyage j'arrive à Toulon8. aug. 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. aug. 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. aug. 2026 · Détroit de Gibraltar

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Compromis et adaptabilité, mais où est le vent annoncé28. juli 2026

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

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

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Faial à l'horizon, Dernier épisode de cette transat retour en solitataire25. juni 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. juni 2026 · Océan Atlantique Nord

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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. juni 2026 · Océan Atlantique Nord

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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. juni 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. juni 2026 · Océan Atlantique Nord

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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. juni 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. mai 2026 · Simpson Bay Lagoon, Saint Martin

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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. mai 2026 · Rambaud, France

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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. mai 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. mai 2026 · Atlantic Ocean

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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. mai 2026 · Saint-Martin, Caribbean

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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. mai 2026 · Saint-Martin

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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. mai 2026 · Rambaud, France

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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. mai 2026 · Marigot

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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. mai 2026 · Saint-Martin

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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. mai 2026 · Gustavia, Saint-Barthélemy

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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. mars 2026 · Guadeloupe

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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. mars 2026 · Terre-de-Bas, France

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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. mars 2026 · Grande

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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. mars 2026 · Saint-Pierre, Martinique

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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. mars 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

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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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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

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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. jan. 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

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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

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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. okt. 2025 · Rambaud, France

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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. okt. 2025 · Le Lamentin, France

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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

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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. aug. 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. aug. 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. juni 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. mars 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. jan. 2025 · Rambaud, France

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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. jan. 2025 · Rambaud, France

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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. jan. 2025 · Océan Atlantique Nord

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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. jan. 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. des. 2024 · Nine Mile River, Canada

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