Alexia Barrier is finding her rhythm aboard the Ultim IDEC SPORT - CIC, and despite the brutal demands of solo ocean racing, her spirits remain high.
Handling an Ultim singlehanded is notoriously physical work, and the nights are exhausting for anyone racing alone. Even so, Barrier is savouring every moment of the challenge.
Her approach seems simple enough: a good dose of music, a carefully considered strategy, and a genuine enjoyment of being out on the water. That combination is keeping her smiling through the tougher stretches.
Sailing an Ultim trimaran solo is as much about managing fatigue and morale as it is about trimming sails and reading weather systems. Barrier's positive outlook aboard IDEC SPORT - CIC stands out all the more given the physical toll these boats exact on their skippers.
