Friday, November 22

Vendée Globe: “Sometimes I get up wondering what the hell am I doing here”, says Damien Seguin

Damien Seguin le jour du départ du Vendée Globe.

Damien Seguin on the day of the start of the Vendée Globe. – Sebastien SALOM-GOMIS / SIPA
  • Damien Seguin, who is making his first Vendée Globe, is the surprise guest at the head of the race.
  • The Nantes skipper, disabled with his left hand, is also the first of the boats that do not have foils.
  • For 20 Minutes, he tells about his daily life of ups and downs.
  • It’s’ surprise guest from the race leader. Third Wednesday when we reached him on the phone, Damien Seguin ( APICIL ), first handisport skipper on a Vendée Globe , is part of the quartet of the tenors of the race around the world. Second a few hours ago, the Nantes driver came back to fourth very recently. A hell of a performance for this rookie (41 years ) who – if all goes well – could cut the finish line at Le Nantais Damien Seguin. Sables d’Olonne at the very beginning of February. Interview.

    The Nantes native Damien Seguin. – Fred TANNEAU / AFP