In the Atlantic and in sailing, passing from one hemisphere to another involves crossing swords with the famous Doldrums. For the second time in less than 19 days, Franck Cammas and Charles Caudrelier have had to negotiate this zone, which is renowned for its instability and very often proves to be a stumbling block. With incessant manœuvres in a fickle breeze and blazing sunshine, the Gitana Team duo spared no effort in their bid to thread their way to the North and the gateway to the trade winds as quickly as possible. Yann Riou takes us for a ride amidst the stress of the Doldrums from inside the cockpit of the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild.
