Category Archives: micromegas

14-month ‘Happening’ by Emmanuel and Maximilien Berque – ‘les Mutins de la Mer’. Return trip across the Atlantic, and 51 islands, in a 4.96 metre catamaran.

Micromegas 5 reached Bayonne – now she’s off again

Posted on August 7, 2011 by admin

After setting out early in the morning of Sunday 31 July in perfect conditions, , ‘les Mutins de la Mer’ arrived in Bayonne on 2 August. They tied up alongside JifXplorer  – whose crew they know because she fishes spent … Continue reading →

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Berque Twins prepare Micromégas V for their latest extreme project

Posted on July 18, 2011 by admin

Forty years ago Emmanuel and Maximilien Berque would have been pushing the limits of their surfing skills on the beach at Contis-Plage, in the southern part of the Bay of Biscay. Today, rather heavier but still fit and adventurous, they … Continue reading →

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Navigating Without Instruments

Posted on February 7, 2011 by admin

Facebook is a wonderful tool if you think outside the box a bit. You start with the usual friends, but whenever you see a comment by someone you don’t know, check them out. If they’re interesting, make friends. Rinse and … Continue reading →

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