by EQUIPAGE EN MER DÉFIPLASTIK | Dec 9, 2017 | 2017 Expedition
The day is spent maintaining the boat and repairing the tender, a small inflatable motorized boat used to dock. Yesterday we overloaded it with the water cans used to refuel the boat’s tanks and the floor came off. We will spend the morning and part of the...
by EQUIPAGE EN MER DÉFIPLASTIK | Dec 8, 2017 | 2017 Expedition
The weather is beautiful. This afternoon, we have an appointment at 3:30 p.m. with the chief engineer of the Société de Pêche de Sainte Marie. We need his advice on a slight noise in the engine. Chef Paul reassures us, nothing serious, this is good news. This evening...
by EQUIPAGE EN MER DÉFIPLASTIK | Dec 7, 2017 | 2017 Expedition
This morning we rented off-road motorcycles to go to the bay of Ampanihy located 35 km on the east coast of Sainte Marie Island. After 1 hour of winding dirt and sand track and many villages crossed, we arrive at the Chez Nono restaurant which has a breathtaking view...
by EQUIPAGE EN MER DÉFIPLASTIK | Dec 6, 2017 | 2017 Expedition
We go to Ile aux Nattes to meet Raymond Botoubé. First we have an appointment with the students of the Collège du Rocher. This private college was set up by former rugby players vazahas. They transmit the values of this sport which is practiced by all college...
by EQUIPAGE EN MER DÉFIPLASTIK | Dec 5, 2017 | 2017 Expedition, Non classé
oday is our first intervention in Madagascar at Sainte Marie high school. The boys and girls students are dressed in uniform. When we enter the room where the presentation is being made, they stand up, are silent and all say “hello sir” to us. Many teachers in France...
by EQUIPAGE EN MER DÉFIPLASTIK | Dec 4, 2017 | 2017 Expedition
After a good night’s well-deserved rest, the captain goes ashore to complete the arrival formalities on Malagasy territory. After a good night’s well-deserved rest, the captain goes ashore to do the formalities of arrival on Malagasy territory. Formalities...
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