That environmental awareness is also reflected in how he handles waste aboard. Four bags in the dinghy hold the recyclable packaging collected since departure. Glass waste is stored separately in plastic bottles, while all his non-recyclable household trash fits into a single bag. Only organic waste is discharged into the sea, in accordance with international MARPOL regulations, according to Éric.
The sailor also mentions the hull covers supplied by his partner K-Ren, which he's been using for two and a half years. Fitted whenever the catamaran is in port, they help prevent marine growth on the underwater hull surfaces, allowing him to keep the original antifouling coating without having to apply fresh coats. "They take a little time to put on, but they're really practical," he says, pleased with a solution that fits his environmental approach.
As he approaches Guadeloupe, Éric reminds us that crossing the Atlantic also means appreciating the beauty of this vast expanse… and recognizing the need to protect it.
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