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Yvan Bourgnon, the french “see’s gladiator”.
“I have been really impressed by the Gazelles’s behavior and their adaptability. Sailors don’t have tongue in cheek and testimonies made by the crew were plenty of emotions and sharing. Congratulations to all of them : they did accept life at sea and learn sailing on such a beautiful boat… This experience will remain in their mind their whole life with positive values”


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The gazelles of the Sea in 2016

Isabelle Autissier, french sailor, is the first woman having sailing alone a world tour in 1991. She’s also President for french WWF and it’s through the partnership between WWF France and La Poste she agrees to become the first “marraine” for the Gazelles of the Sea.

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Testimonies from
the Gazelles at sea

"It's day two of our voyage on board Belem. Expanses of sea stretch as far as the eye can see. It feels as though we are the only people in the world.” Marine

"The human adventure I have experienced is like no other – travelling for ten days at sea on a 57-metre boat from Nantes to Galway with participants and sailors is a life experience I'll always cherish." Laura

"Belem, you have enabled us to surpass ourselves as we climbed your impressive masts, you let us experience our childhoods again as we watched dauphins play, you have made us appreciate the real values of teamwork, and you have enabled us to share fond memories! You even got us out of our beds at any time of the day and (especially) night with smiles on our faces!" Florie

Being a Gazelle of the Sea, is about knowing and accepting to Pull and Push Ahead Together !

It is about knowing how to live together in a confined space, following an atypical way of life - and one that is on water. Every crewmember has their place and learns to do what needs to be done, but together, the crew works as a team, discussing and communicating with everyone on board; in the spirit of real camaraderie, but following the orders of the captain, every decision counts when it comes to reaching the common goal.

As an essential part of any seafaring mission, the Gazelles of the sea are "sailors" who thrive in the sea spray, always ready to intervene and hone their skills in successfully completing their mission no matter what the circumstances.

Dynamic, versatile and meticulous, the Gazelles of the sea need to know how to adapt to any conditions at any time be they related to the weather, equipment or anyone else on board. Indeed, working together at sea is no mean feat and requires faultless teamwork and a great sense of responsibility. When at sea, there is no quick fix. The sea brings out all of the sides of people's nature and soon puts an end to overindulgence. You need to know how to listen, comply with rules, be nimble and react in an appropriate way at any time of the day or night.

The Gazelles of the sea need to be tough and physically prepared, since being in shape is important for getting everything that is required to be done at all times. Endurance, stress management and working under pressure are key assets insofar as they have an immediate effect on one's ability to react and intervene in the face of an unexpected problem. In addition, knowing how to stay calm and be aware are crucial when working on board a ship.

The Gazelles of the sea need to be tenacious and demanding, be driven to resolve problems together, and show willingness and determination when it comes to pushing one's limits and achieving goals.

Good knowledge of English would be an added plus in the context of an international race. Why wait any longer? Take the plunge and join us!

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