Pier-Paolo Dean and Tiphaine Rideau (Banques Alimentaires), 16th in the Transat Paprec!

The youngest skippers in this edition, at 19 and 20 years old respectively, Tiphaine and Pier-Paolo proved themselves throughout the race, their first major experience in ocean racing. Tenacious and incredibly resilient despite the challenges, they also shared their camaraderie, their constant good humor, and their joy at taking part in this incredible adventure. Looking forward to what's next!

THEIR RACE IN NUMBERS

Finish time: Friday, May 9 at 11:28 a.m. (local time), 5:28 p.m. (metropolitan time) Race time: 19 days 04 hours, 26 minutes, 04 seconds Gap to first: 09 hours, 09 min Gap to previous finishers: 43 min 02 sec Distance covered: 4,279 miles Average speed (actual): 9.29 miles

THEIR RACE DECRYPTED. In organized banking

It is therefore possible, thanks to talent, training, and a lucky star, to participate in one of the most challenging Transat Paprec races in history at just 19 and 20 years old. Tiphaine Rideau and Pier-Paolo Dean cut their teeth in dinghy sailing. And while their friends dreamed of world championships and the Olympic Games, they had only one obsession: the open sea. So they decided to take the plunge in Figaro, without going through the Mini stage.

The Paprec Challenge gives them a sense of direction; winter is a studious time. They are supported in their efforts by food banks. The two skippers enjoy representing the association and discussing food insecurity. Pier-Paolo knows what he's talking about: members of his family have been affected. The two skippers aren't just young people who are in tune with the times, comfortable with the current communication codes. They also have a knack for bringing anyone along with them, thanks to their determination, their lightheartedness, and their humor.

McGyvers and offshore confidants

Their Transat Paprec is much more than a race: it's an adventure, almost a journey of discovery. Of course, they have to keep up the pace, accept being at the back of the pack. But the duo holds nothing back, sometimes trying bold options. Left behind in the trade winds, they also had to transform into McGyvers. The fault of a torn first spinnaker, then a second. They had to climb the mast, rack their brains, and never give in to fatalism. But their complicity and good humor always won out.

The watches continued, and the pair took advantage of the lack of wind at the end of the race to return to the pack and claw back more than 200 miles from their competitors. This light zone was a godsend as they raced close to the direct route. The days dragged on, and fatigue set in. Last Tuesday, Pier-Paolo wrote: " We can't wait to arrive and talk to people! Even if Tiphaine and I can manage, we've already been around the world ten times in the last two weeks! " By finishing less than 9 hours after the winners, the two rookies earned much more than their Transat Paprec finisher stripes. They brought an incredible breath of fresh air with just the right amount of humor, sincerity, and cheerfulness to bring their journey to life. Everyone they've taken with them on social media has only one question on their mind: when's the next adventure?