This knot is compact and very strong, the more tension you put in it, the tighter and harder it becomes. It's often used for tying the halyard to the head of the sail.

Weird configuration of parked ships in a calanque. As this is a bit unusual I'm posting it, maybe some of you may have an explanation...

A short discussion about the meaning and use of the true and apparent wind while sailing.

Documenting the arrival of the olympic flame in Marseille

A few thoughts on suffering and understanding... Please feel free to share your views on that in the comments below.

My best examples of chemtrails so far...

A daysail in strong wind. Great way to appreciate life and the sea...

I'm showing the three magic things that are important to know when maneuvering under engine in tight spaces: prop walk, prop wash and the wind drift. Mastering these will make your harbour maneuvers much easier.

A few thoughts about the art of not saying too much

Guess I'm a 'climate denier' too :-) As always, your comments on the subject are welcome. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year !

A rough November sea viewed from a safe distance. Enjoy the surf overwhelming the breakwaters.

This is the story of how I managed to avoid a very bad situation by paying constant attention to my surroundings and by reacting quickly. While alone at sea, you can never fully relax...

A few thoughts about the importance of spending time alone. I find that self-reliance builds strength, courage and confidence. What's your take on the subject ?

First test sail for my new radar. I yet have to learn how to make the most of it but I'm already pretty happy with it.

A truly glaring example of the ongoing toxic spraying in the Mediterranean. The chemical fog is clearly not something normal...

A simple trick to decide if an incoming boat will pass in front of yours or behind.

I just converted my old bike to an e-bike and it's a lot of fun ! I rediscovered the pleasure of bike riding, this time without the grueling effort...

For this year's long sail we chose to go see the Tuscan islands.

A short video about measuring the tension in the shrouds. You should check it at least once every sailing season for good performance and peace of mind.

A daysail in near perfect conditions. Many other boats of all kinds on the water, blue skies, warm and clear sea, plus the beautiful Cote d'Azur stretching away in the distance... Update: the windsurfers I filmed were indeed professionals, part of the Olympic teams training for next year's Olympic Games which will be held in France.

Just another day in my area of the Mediterranean Some of the planes flying above are leaving huge trails of who knows what chemicals...

A few random thoughts on existence...

Join me for a sail to some of the most iconic calanques near Marseille. Also included a bit of drone footage, a short seagull story and some chemtrail examples. And beautiful bits of music by Eva Cassidy and Terry Oldfield.

I'm showing how to use the compass to find the best moment to tack or gybe the boat and still keep a good angle from the wind.

Cool daysail in rather strong winds. I didn't feel like talking this time, besides you wouldn't hear much if I did because of the wind, so instead just enjoy some Japanese music, seems to fit with the weather.