Delivery Trip

Solo... but on a Tri!

Our senior reporter Brieuc Maisonneuve found the best way to get to the Yot factory presentation day in Aveiro, Portugal, on May 22: he simply arranged to deliver a Neel 43 from Carteret, in Normandy, to Porto, on the right dates!

Delivery Trip

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Published 28/05/2025

By Brieuc Maisonneuve

Issue: 202

Published: july / aug. 2025

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“I set off alone on May 17th at noon and arrived on the 21st at 3 p.m.... with less than a gallon of diesel left the tank!” The conditions for this long 650-mile trip around Brittany and across the Bay of Biscay were fairly settled, with plenty of downwind sailing—but also some calms. Brieuc also encountered some orcas, who thankfully just remained curious, keeping their distance. The passage continued towards Portimao, though Venice is actually the ultimate final destination (but this time our sailing journalist will be joined by another crewmember to complete the trip two-handed).

Look out for upcoming articles in Multihulls World: Preparing for solo ocean sailing and tips and tricks for single-handers!