19/10/2026
During their gap year, Augustin Claret de Fleurieu and Jean-Baptiste Quintin, both students at IÉSEG, took on an ambitious challenge alongside their crewmate Gabriel: crossing the Atlantic and part of the Pacific to French Polynesia aboard an 11-metre sailboat they renovated themselves. ⛵
After more than a year and a half of preparation, securing sponsors and developing their seamanship skills, they set sail as ambassadors for La Guilde, an NGO supporting community micro-projects and purposeful expeditions worldwide.
From Brittany to Senegal, and through Colombia, the Panama Canal, the Galápagos, and Tahiti, their stopovers provided opportunities to connect with local organisations and spotlight impactful initiatives. 🌍
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