Mini Transat 2011 - Bert Bossyns - Sailing Across!

Felicity II has finally arrived in France! After the hectic finale of the Belgian Boat Show (read more here ) and some last repairs and adaptations to the boat in Nieuwpoort, the boat set off to Douarnenez in France. Not a sailing trip like we did over two years ago, from Lorient to Cherbourg and Zeebrugge on the shortest and (nearly) coldest day of the year in 2008, but a trip on the road.

Getting ready for the transport was very hectic as well. Despite being well in time with our application for a 'convoi exceptionnel' in France, a week before we would have to leave we heard that our application was rejected. Some 'negociation exceptionel' later, however we did manage to get the boat in Douarnenez. Thanks to all people who made this possible!

The Belgian Boat Show 2010

Februari 6th was the start of the Belgian Boat Show 2010. The days before, Bert and Glenn worked hard to prepare the Felicity II-part of the Longitude stand but after a late night of work on Friday, that Saturday morning everything was perfectly arranged for the third Belgian Boat Show visit of Felicity II.

Bert and Felicity II on BBS 2010

We would like to thank the hundreds of visitors we welcomed on our stand during the 9 days of the show. Many people listened in awe as we enthusiastically told our story of our past adventures and were amazed that Bert is planning to sail across the Atlantic Ocean in such a small boat. The was even paid a visit by some boat-builders and naval architects. Some were even offering their services for the project beyond 2011 ...