In half a second the plane capsized our boat

What happened yesterday morning?
 

We were in the first third of the Bay of Biscay and, for the first time since the start of the race, the conditions were really good. We were sailing downwind with good speed. And that's when the plane, a private jet, came right over us. It passed over us three times, very, very close to the boat.
 

What happened?

The aircraft was so close that the force of its blast capsized the boat in half a second. The pressure was so intense that the spinnaker halyard snapped. The sail fell into the water and quickly became entangled in the appendages. It was violent and, above all, complicated to retrieve the sail. We didn't want to lose more than 150 square meters of sail in the water! We had to hoist everything back on board, and naturally, the sail quickly tore to shreds.
"There comes a point when your nerves give way."

How did you react?
 

When the boat capsized, the first thing we had to do was avoid falling overboard. Then, we focused on stabilizing the boat and then retrieving the sail. Since it was already half in the water, we let it go, holding onto it by the clew. Then, we managed to free her from the appendages, little by little. It was an operation that still lasted 40 minutes in total. Afterwards, we put on another spinnaker, which meant we had to improvise. But in any case, we decided to continue.
 

You posted a video of yourselves crying, what really caused this overflow of emotions?
 

There's simply a moment when the nerves give way. This video was a way of expressing our frustration at going from one hardship to another. And it's great if people discovered who we are and the strength we have together.
 

So, was it easier to cope with because you're a couple?
 

Yes, I think so. It's important in these moments to have support, to be there for each other. These situations are easier to manage when you're with the person you love because their support is immediate. Even though we've had our share of setbacks, we're mainly trying to lift each other up. That's what makes it even more beautiful, especially in these kinds of adventures.
 

Your start to the race wasn't easy…
 

That's for sure, let's not kid ourselves. From the very beginning, the race has been tough, the conditions have been tough. I don't think any boat has been spared from minor or major damage. We had a breakdown right from the start with a major problem with the mainsail track. Then, our storm jib (a small heavy-weather sail) ripped. The hardest part is getting out of the English Channel, the Bay of Biscay, and reaching the trade winds. But we're hanging in there and doing everything we can to reach La Coruña on Friday evening and avoid the low-pressure system that's coming.