After a 30-hour delay, the 34 sailors competing in La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec 2025 were finally able to head out to sea and face the elements. Clear-headedness will be key in choosing the right trajectory, as the Bay of Biscay won’t give itself up easily. A shortened inshore course for safety reasonsTraditionally, the start of each leg of La Solitaire du Figaro Paprec features an inshore course designed to showcase the spectacle. They said:Laure Galley (DMG MORI Academy): “Conditions will be tough, but with the second delay to the start, it won’t last long. This leg looks very interesting.”Arthur Meurisse (Kiloutou): “I enjoy the idea of battling in tough conditions at the start.