Hugo Dhallenne (Skipper Macif 2025), 2nd in the 3rd stage of the 57th edition of La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec (before jury decision)

Hugo Dhallenne (Skipper Macif 2025) crossed the finish line in Le Havre in second place this Thursday at 1:27:36 AM French time, 9 minutes and 39 seconds after the winner Paul Morvan (Foricher - French Touch) . He took 3 days, 6 hours, 27 minutes, and 37 seconds to complete the theoretical 630- mile course of the third leg of the 57th edition of La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec. In practice, the French skipper covered 679.84 miles at an average speed of 8.66 knots.

©Vincent Olivaud

Hugo Dhallenne (Skipper Macif 2025):

"Yeah, it's tough but... but it ended well! It's great to finish second, and there you go, I didn't break anything, the boat's fast. I sailed like a responsible family man and it paid off. I thought I'd finish my match race with... Loïs, but in the end, Paul pulled away. So, well done Paul. He was stronger."

No, because we set off in balaclavas and ski masks, in the sea spray, trying to figure out where he was wasn't easy. It was a rather complicated solo race, but… we made it.

We need to do better, better, better… better everywhere. Better, better indeed!

First stage, I was a bit too extreme with my choice, a big stage with the guys. Second stage, I took the option at the end based on the weather files for the race, which was bad. And this one, well… well, I don't think we can say anything about that one.