They built their sailboat themselves and set out to compete in the Whitbread, the toughest round-the-world race.
The true story of the Mor Bihan, mythic racing sailboat of 14,81 m designed par the team of architects Joubert-Nivelt when daring was worth more than money.
On August 29, 1981, the Glandos (the team’s nickname) would be on the starting line in Portsmouth. Joining them were three professional sailors—Philippe Poupon, Halvard Mabire, and Jean-François le Menec—who came to lend their experience.
When they rounded Cape Horn and won the third leg, Eugène Riguidel was at the helm and claimed one of his greatest victories alongside them.
Finishing seventh in this massive 50,000-kilometer race, the Mor Bihan would never have been able to make it to the starting line without the help of the entire population of the department, who rallied to support this challenge.