Fleur de Passion news in brief After a fine ascent to the Azores with two youngsters on board, the crew set off for mainland Europe. Conditions were difficult, and it was necessary to work against the wind. The decision was made to continue a few nautical miles further north, to crosswind to the [...]
Pacifique is also an extraordinary human adventure The fever for the open sea also affects the shore teams. Through encounters, discoveries and new challenges, part of the team took part in the 85th Bol d'Or, the world's largest closed-water regatta. Congratulations to Stéphanie Stiernon and Yves Bach for their participation, and a special [...]
Many thanks! Alaska's beauty is matched only by the hospitality of its inhabitants. Here's a summary of our last few weeks in the north, the start of our final year in the Arctic. After a few stressful moments, and a lot of work on board (notably on the rudder, sails, etc.), the crew [...]
World Environment Day In the spotlight, a summer project that fits in perfectly with this day: the Arvor expedition. Initiated by Sailowtech, 18 students will take turns on board the Mauritius from July 18 to August 11. In the heart of the English Channel, they will be testing "low-tech" measuring devices and taking [...]
Pacifique welcomes OSEO Valais! Just back on the water, a dozen adults, including two supervisors, set sail on the sailboat Mauritius for a week's sailing. The ISA (Insertion Sociale Active) measure is a workshop for artistic expression and social mobilization open to anyone receiving social assistance in Valais. Its main objectives are to [...]
Facing the mountains An all-female team is hard at work on the sailboat Que Sera, preparing for the upcoming Arctic season. The port of Homer, located on the 7.2 km spit of land known as "Homer Spit", faces the snow-capped mountains of Kachemak Bay State Park. The view doesn't make the job any [...]
In action, students from the Cycle orientation des Grandes-Communes explore the theme of "Dessine-moi le voyage". Initiated in 2020 with the Département de l'Instruction Publique de Genève, these workshops provide an opportunity to approach the themes of our expeditions through drawing. Thanks to all the artists and teachers for their positive feedback! [...]
Spring cleaning. After a long nap, it's time for Mauritius to emerge from its winter torpor. For the past two weeks, the crews have been working hard to give the 30m schooner a new lease of life. Under the Portimao sun, the tools are busy everywhere: cleaning, sanding, painting... nothing is forgotten. All [...]
Back aboard Fleur In 2017, Manon stepped onto the deck of Fleur de Passion for the first time as part of the "Jeunes en mer" program. It was her first experience at sea that triggered a true vocation. In 2024, she was hired by Pacifique as a sailor aboard the sailboat. These images [...]
Between Senegal and Gambia The "Jeunes en mer" adventure continues for our two young mousses. After a descent along the West African coast, the Fleur de Passion sailboat reaches Ziguinchor in Senegal. The atmosphere on arrival is tense, contrasting with the tranquility of the navigation. Back to the mangroves. A few phases of [...]
