Damien Seguin on his boat at the start of Sables d’Olonne on November 8. – JEAN-FRANCOIS MONIER / AFP
“Here we are, friends! First Cape Horn, 4th of Vendée Globe … Something crazy, I can’t believe it! »In the night from Sunday to Monday (2h 30), Damien Seguin (Apicil Group) passed Cape Horn for the first time in his life. With a bottle of champagne in hand, the Nantes skipper did not hide his emotion.
“I cried all the tears from my body, it’s so much effort to get there. Damien Seguin is currently fourth in the Vendée Globe behind the leading trio in order: Bestaven,
Dalin and Rouillard.
🚨 Cape Horn: it’s done! ✔
😍 When the dream comes true! At 3am 30 (HF), Damien screamed in the night and broke down in tears. It was at the time of passing Cape Horn… his first Cape Horn!
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— Damien Seguin (@sailingdamien) January 4, 2021
As a reminder, born without a left hand,
Damien Seguin (41 years) is the first disabled skipper to participate in the legendary race around the world.