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Cleanliness is fundamental

Fabrice Amedeo
 a 114-day sporting challenge for the preservation of the oceans

Fabrice Amedeo has just completed his Vendée Globe 2024 in 32nd position after 114 days, 01h, 58min, 49s at sea. Supported since 2019 by the Onet Group, he crossed the finish line in Les Sables-d'Olonne on Tuesday, March 4.

 

Onet would like to warmly congratulate him on completing his second Vendée Globe, a performance that bears witness to his commitment and perseverance.

  • - Onet

A warm welcome !

As soon as he crossed the finish line of the Vendée Globe, Fabrice Amedeo was warmly welcomed by his family, team, friends and many supporters who had come to celebrate his achievement. Among them, Manuel Cousin, who had arrived two days earlier, made a point of being present to accompany him in his first moments ashore. Other skippers and ocean-going figures also joined in the welcome, testifying to the solidarity that unites these extraordinary sailors. Aboard several accompanying boats, they escorted him to the Port of Les Sables-d'Olonne, where an enthusiastic crowd awaited him all along the channel and on the pontoons, applauding his commitment and resilience throughout this adventure.

Onet, a partner committed to the environment

The Onet Group shares Fabrice Amedeo's desire to raise awareness of ocean preservation and support innovative initiatives in favor of sustainable development. Through this partnership, Onet is actively contributing to the #OceanCalling oceanographic project, in particular by financing the installation of oceanographic sensors on Fabrice Amedeo's boat. These devices will enhance scientific research and provide a better understanding of the impact of climate change on the oceans.

A floating laboratory for ocean sciences

Aboard his IMOCA Nexans - Wewise, Fabrice Amedeo led an unprecedented scientific exploration of the high seas. Using advanced oceanographic equipment, he collected crucial data for the international scientific community. Three onboard sensors analyzed :

  • Ocean temperature, salinity and CO2 levels via Ocean Pack, in collaboration with Ifremer in Brest and the Max Planck Institute in Germany.
  • The presence of microplastics thanks to a sensor equipped with 300, 150 and 30 micron filters, enabling fine analysis of ocean pollution.
  • Environmental DNA, in partnership with the Cawthron Institute in New Zealand, offering detailed mapping of marine biodiversity.

This information, which comes from maritime regions little frequented by scientific vessels, is particularly important. In particular, it will enhance our understanding of climate change and the impact of human activities on the marine environment.

Buoys deployed to learn more about our oceans

In partnership with several research institutes, Fabrice Amedeo has also deployed oceanographic buoys: 9 in the Indian Ocean, 5 in the South Pacific and 2 in the Atlantic after rounding Cape Horn.

These drifting buoys, developed by start-up eOdyn, measure ocean currents, wave heights and water temperature, helping to improve global oceanographic models. Their deployment is also aimed at better understanding the dispersion of plastic waste in the oceans.

With some 65,000 miles covered in three Vendée Globe participations (2016, 2020, 2024), Fabrice Amedeo embodies sailing that combines human adventure, resilience and environmental commitment.

114 days to circumnavigate the globe, it wasn't quite the Vendée Globe I had envisioned. Two years after capsizing during the Route du Rhum, our project was not focused on performance but on resilience. The primary goal was to complete the race, which I achieved, and I am immensely proud of this accomplishment! The project also encompassed conducting scientific measurement operations using sensors funded by Onet since 2019, for which I express my gratitude. In this respect, this Vendée Globe represented a significant achievement. I also extend my appreciation to all Onet employees who followed my journey and sent numerous messages throughout the race, and with whom I was even able to engage directly: their support proved essential for a solo race.

Fabrice Amedeo, sailor supported by the Onet Group.

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