Imagine... The day of departure

A visualisation exercise for Clarisse, one day away from casting off and setting off, alone, for the second time, to tackle a round-the-world race at the helm of her new IMOCA Open 60. Close your eyes... Imagine... Travel...

"I don't really like departure days. I'm gradually getting into my ‘robot’ mode. I go straight ahead and let myself be carried along by the obligations of the organisation. I let myself be guided because that's it, the moment when I say to myself that I just want to be at sea has arrived. I can't enjoy the land any more. I want to be away...

I let my emotions overwhelm me a bit when I got to the channel, it was different from last time, there were so many people there. It's beautiful.

Here I am on the water. I'm waiting for the start. This time, in my head, I'm already off. That's it! The start is given. After a completely improbable day, being out of my depth and not really enjoying myself, here I am. Right where I need to be. I can't wait for this day to be over, to be out at sea tomorrow, picking up my pace. I can't wait for the rest!"