The finish of solo sailing race: La Solitaire du Figaro

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[ Armel Le Cléac’h (Brit Air) winner of La Solitaire 2010 :“ I’m really proud. I can’t believe it, I won three legs a sixth place in Ireland… Winning the Figaro like this it’s pure joy. I came to take my revenge for last year’s bad performance, I wanted to sail well on all the four legs. I was into the match and I somehow knew I could make it. I feel I have learnt something on how to control the race, to be in the lead. It’s hard when you have 44 adversaries behind you, and all good ones! I managed to get in the lead, stay there and win, on all the legs bar one. Cool! I felt terrific onboard, the boat, the strategy all came easier than I thought. I enjoyed every moment, even here at the raz Blanchard, Corentin (Douguet ed. note) was not far but I wanted to get to the end and win this Figaro.

Just one year ago things were quite different, I think I’ve grown up… I trained well and my shore team did a fantastic job. It’s been a long time since I won an important race, this year it’s been the Transat AG2R and the Solitaire.

I will probably be feeling the exhaustion soon. I’m exhilarated by many things, I’ve been thinking a lot before the finish. My victory in 2003, the work done during winter, the sailing in bad weather, when its’ cold. But you have to be well trained and ready… I need to make a break now, I’ve pushed hard and we had a bit of every condition: strong breeze, light air and it’s tiring, haven’t slept much… " ]

Le Cléac’h wins 41st Solitaire du Figaro

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[" On Wednesday 18th August at 21.15.24, Armel Le Cléac’h crossed the finish line of Leg 4 placed in the Bay of Cherbourg. It took to Brit Air’s 54 hours, 30 minutes and 24 seconds to cover the 435 miles of the last lap at an average speed of 7.98 knots. This summer le Cleac’h proved to be the man of all records. At 33 years of age he wins this 41st edition after having heavily dominated the race (with 3 leg wins) and enters the very selected club of double winners, thanks to his first victory back in 2003. Le Cleac’h was followed shortly on the line by Corentin Douguet on E.Leclerc Mobile and by François Gabart who thus secured second place overall."]

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Armel Le Cléac’h (Brit Air) wins 2nd Leg of La Solitaire

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["On Friday August 6th at 2 hours 44 minutes and 40 seconds Armel Le Cléac’h crossed the finish line in front of the Moulin Blanc harbour, in Brest. It took Brit Air’s skipper 2 days, 44 minutes and 40 seconds to sail the 385 mile long leg from Gijón to Brest, at an average speed of 6.34 knots.

Le Cleac’h, also know as “The Jackal” in this editon of La Solitaire doubled the number of wins: from two to four. François Gabart (Skipper Macif 2010) and Jérémie Beyou (BPI) jump on the second and third step of the podium respectively."]

So it's two for two for Armel Le Cléac’h - Who will break this winning streak? Can he maintain this awesome performance for the third leg? Check out Leg 3: Brest to Kinsale (349 Miles) which starts on Monday the 9th at La Solitaire