{"id":41242,"date":"2023-07-13T15:36:52","date_gmt":"2023-07-13T13:36:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wildsuits.eu\/?p=41242"},"modified":"2023-07-17T11:18:26","modified_gmt":"2023-07-17T09:18:26","slug":"tupaia-laventure-sur-un-voilier-en-duo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wildsuits.eu\/en\/tupaia-laventure-sur-un-voilier-en-duo\/","title":{"rendered":"An Adventure on a Sailboat Duo - Tupaia Sailing and Research Expedition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In this article, we will tell you about a project that is very dear to us at Wildsuits. It's the project of an expedition by a skipper, photographer (also a researcher), and his scientific and adventurous partner on a 10.75-meter sailboat from the 1970s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lauric Thiault and Nao Nakamura, new project ? A scientific expedition to Patagonia.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/wildsuits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DJI_0683-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Wildsuits tupaiaboattrip exploration\" class=\"wp-image-41251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wildsuits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DJI_0683-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wildsuits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DJI_0683-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wildsuits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DJI_0683-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wildsuits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DJI_0683-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wildsuits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DJI_0683-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/wildsuits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DJI_0683-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wildsuits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DJI_0683.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Their previous destinations&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It all started about three years ago when they returned from a two-year stay in Australia for work. They (especially Lauric!) had been considering buying a boat for a while, and it was the perfect opportunity because they had savings and time. They found their boat in French Brittany and decided to stay there to gradually prepare it and familiarize themselves with sailing (because they knew nothing about it at first!). They went to Norway the first year and then to Scotland the following year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These two sailors are no strangers to adventures. They have undertaken numerous excursions around the world, whether in the warm countries of the southern hemisphere or the Nordic countries of the northern hemisphere. From the underwater depths of Moorea (French Polynesia) to the fjords of Norway, the glaciers of Patagonia, and the vast plains of Scotland, they have experiences that can make anyone dream.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The desire to escape never leaves them; they leave to return better. The appetite for exploration is something that boils within them and drives them to board their 10.75-meter sailboat, heading for mostly austere regions but an idyllic playground for Lauric and Nao.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Sailing around the Faroe Islands\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QihCAi1KD7c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Multifunctional Vessel - Tupaia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover <a href=\"https:\/\/fr.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tupaia_(navigateur)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tupaia<\/a>is a name that pays tribute to a <a href=\"https:\/\/fr.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tohunga\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tohunga<\/a> a Polynesian from the island of Raiatea in French Polynesia, who accompanied the famous sailor James Cook on his expedition in 1769 aboard the HMB Endeavour and served as a guide through the various archipelagos of the Pacific Ocean as a member of <a href=\"https:\/\/fr.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Joseph_Banks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joseph Banks<\/a>scientific party. Tupaia is a symbol of the connection between the British and the Maori.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The name faithfully baptizes their vessel because, according to them, it is<em>\"a representation of the interdisciplinary nature of the project [...] the knowledge, skills, and bravery demonstrated by this navigator are a source of inspiration for us.\"<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The boat still lives up to its promises, following them everywhere around the world. Improved over the years, it is a true floating home. Equipped with almost all the necessary comforts, the couple feels right at home in their cocoon, sailing through the infinite oceans, guided by the winds and currents.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the capacity to accommodate up to 5 people for several weeks, the SV Tupaia is a maximally optimized boat with ample storage space and a significant storage capacity despite its \"small\" size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/wildsuits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/lyTOMcQ7-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Wildsuits tupaia boattrip exploration\" class=\"wp-image-41248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wildsuits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/lyTOMcQ7-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wildsuits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/lyTOMcQ7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wildsuits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/lyTOMcQ7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wildsuits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/lyTOMcQ7-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wildsuits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/lyTOMcQ7-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/wildsuits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/lyTOMcQ7-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wildsuits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/lyTOMcQ7.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lauric and Nao describe it in detail on their website, here is the link:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>How do you personally approach this expedition?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>After spending almost three years in French Brittany and sailing in the northern regions, this expedition to the fjords of Patagonia is a new chapter for us, but it still continues what we have been doing for several years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this new project, we hope to combine our desire to travel and discover wild places, the freedom that a sailboat provides, and our professional activity related to scientific research. For Nao, it's also an opportunity to resume scientific diving after a few years' break. We know that we still have a lot to learn, whether it's about navigation, expedition logistics, but that's what makes this expedition interesting!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Can you give us a brief overview of your expedition?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The project aims to explore the fjords of Patagonia for a whole year (2024) aboard our sailboat Tupaia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We plan to leave our home port of Paimpol (Brittany) in early September 2023, heading to Cape Verde, our first stop. We will then cross the Atlantic diagonally and reach Mar del Plata (Argentina) in December 2023 to complete administrative procedures and prepare for the crossing to Patagonia, our final destination for this project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will navigate the Patagonian region for a year, almost self-sufficient aboard our sailboat, gradually exploring the meandering channels that stretch from Ushuaia in the south to Puerto Montt in the north. We will discover the dreamlike landscapes of this southern region, which has so much to tell: from impenetrable primary forests at water's edge to the towering suspended glaciers of Tierra del Fuego, not to mention the richness of the fauna and flora that compose it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>How does cohabitation on the sailboat work (preparation before departure, storage, provisioning, etc.)?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We have been living aboard Tupaia for almost 3 years, and cohabitation as a couple has been going very well. We survived the COVID confinement and the numerous improvement works we undertook in recent years. We know the researchers who will join us during the different legs, so proximity should not be a problem. The works are almost finished. We just need to do a big shopping before departure (enough non-perishable food to last a few months and some fruits and vegetables for the beginning of the crossing). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of self-sufficiency during the crossing, we are well-prepared: our 20 liters of gas for cooking are full, and the water tanks we made last winter (totaling 600 liters) are also full. With careful usage, the two of us can easily last 2 months (for water) and 4 months (for gas) with these reserves. We will depart with the diesel tank half full (150 liters out of 280 liters) and refuel at our stop in Cape Verde because the price per liter is cheaper there. We don't plan to use the engine until we reach that destination, so it should be fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/wildsuits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DSC01093-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Wildsuits tupaia boattrip exploration\" class=\"wp-image-41245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wildsuits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DSC01093-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wildsuits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DSC01093-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wildsuits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DSC01093-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wildsuits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DSC01093-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wildsuits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DSC01093-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/wildsuits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DSC01093-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wildsuits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DSC01093.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>WHAT OBJECTIVES ARE YOU SEEKING TO ACHIEVE THROUGH THIS PROJECT?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The objectives of this project are multiple. The first, very personal, is to fulfill our desire to explore remote environments, to test ourselves, and to undertake a journey that will undoubtedly leave a lasting mark on us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The second objective is to contribute to raising awareness about the beauty and fragility of this region of the world and to help, on our scale and in our own way, in its preservation. We intend to use our photographs and films to capture the beauty of nature and highlight the devastating effects of a lack of conservation initiatives because we believe that photography and video are powerful tools to raise awareness and inspire responses from the general public and decision-makers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The third objective aims to affirm and transmit the values of the spirit of adventure, exploration, and discovery to the general public by offering a fresh perspective on travel. Through this project, we want to demonstrate the relevance of a more engaged, respectful, and authentic approach to travel and exploration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>WHAT ARE YOUR PERSONAL MOTIVATIONS FOR SUCCESSFULLY CARRYING OUT THIS PROJECT?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This project is undoubtedly motivated by the accounts of explorers, authors, skippers, and ordinary travelers that I have read or met during my previous journeys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also combines three of my greatest passions: the marine environment and remote regions, the creation of impactful images, and environmentally conscious and nature-inspired sailing journeys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having already participated in large-scale expeditions as part of my research work, I am also attracted to the flexible, low-budget, and modest aspect of this project! I believe that the success of a journey or exploration project does not depend on extravagant budgets and logistical means, but rather on the determination and competence of a united and creative team. I am convinced that this project will be proof of that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>WHAT DOES EXPLORATION REPRESENT TO YOU?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Exploration, in a general sense, refers to the act of discovering something new or unknown, such as new regions, ideas, or ways of doing things. For me, it also represents engagement in projects that go beyond the ordinary and involve a certain degree of uncertainty. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Exploration, in a general sense, refers to the act of discovering something new or unknown, such as new regions, ideas, or ways of doing things. For me, it also represents engagement in projects that go beyond the ordinary and involve a certain degree of uncertainty. So far, it seems to me that exploration has been predominantly inspired by individual figures who embody it through their achievements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The risks are still present but probably less than before, which doesn't mean that thorough preparation is not necessary to face the inherent uncertainty of this type of endeavor. The religious, economic, political, and military motivations that underpinned previous great explorations have given way to inspirations of an artistic, scientific, and humanistic nature. Although, in my opinion, modern exploration still shares many similarities with \"historical\" exploration (both take place in isolated, sometimes extreme or hostile environments, involve a high degree of uncertainty, require excellent adaptability, patience, and determination), today's exploration aims not only to discover and make known regions, resources, or peoples, but also to uncover previously unknown facets of these entities. And that's what we aim to achieve with this exploration project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In summary,<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A 1970s boat; two individuals deeply connected to their planet and its ecosystem; biological knowledge and exploration equipment, all sprinkled with aquatic, terrestrial, and even aerial images. In short, a perfect combination of nature, discovery, creativity, and challenge. It has become a habit for our two adventurers, more than that, it is their way of life now. They wake up with a permanent desire to hit the road again, to find that blue horizon, the sound of the waves splitting in two as the bow of the boat glides through, and the salty smell of the sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a future odyssey that engages them and everything they have built over the years. Multiple destinations with different objectives, a long road awaits them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/wildsuits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/kJ8YGfhw-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Wildsuits tupaia boattrip exploration\" class=\"wp-image-41249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wildsuits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/kJ8YGfhw-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wildsuits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/kJ8YGfhw-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wildsuits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/kJ8YGfhw-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wildsuits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/kJ8YGfhw-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wildsuits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/kJ8YGfhw-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/wildsuits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/kJ8YGfhw-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wildsuits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/kJ8YGfhw.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about their adventure, preparations, or other details, feel free to contact Lauric Thiault directly on his Instagram <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lthiault\/?hl=fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@lthiault<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find more information about their expedition <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC-joGxxczx52RYpFcK9FZ4g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lauric Thiault<\/a> YouTube channel. <a href=\"https:\/\/lauricthiault.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/lauricthiault.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">link<\/a>.<br>Also, check out our wetsuits that accompany Lauric and Nao during their expeditions in the \"<a href=\"https:\/\/wildsuits.eu\/en\/our-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wetsuits<\/a>\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"41250\" src=\"https:\/\/wildsuits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DSC06044-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Wildsuits tupaia boattrip exploration\" class=\"wp-image-41250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wildsuits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DSC06044-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wildsuits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DSC06044-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wildsuits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DSC06044-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wildsuits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DSC06044-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wildsuits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DSC06044-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/wildsuits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DSC06044-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wildsuits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DSC06044.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"41247\" src=\"https:\/\/wildsuits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/PANO0021-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Wildsuits tupaia boattrip exploration\" class=\"wp-image-41247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wildsuits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/PANO0021-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wildsuits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/PANO0021-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wildsuits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/PANO0021-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wildsuits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/PANO0021-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wildsuits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/PANO0021-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/wildsuits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/PANO0021-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wildsuits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/PANO0021.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"41244\" src=\"https:\/\/wildsuits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DSC01166-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Wildsuits tupaia boattrip exploration\" class=\"wp-image-41244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wildsuits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DSC01166-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wildsuits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DSC01166-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wildsuits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DSC01166-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wildsuits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DSC01166-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wildsuits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DSC01166-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/wildsuits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DSC01166-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wildsuits.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/DSC01166.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this article, we will tell you about a project that is very dear to us at Wildsuits. 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