The journalist Audrey Pulvar was on the pontoons of the basins of Saint-Malo, this Wednesday, October 24, to inaugurate the boat Fleury-Michon Bio Morgane Ursault-Poupon. Many celebrities are expected.

"I'm happy to support Morgane and proud to see her take on this great challenge, a dynamic, courageous young woman whose determination to face adversity will, I am sure, inspire many young girls and boys. Morgan !"

The journalist Audrey Pulvar was on the pontoons of the basins of Saint-Malo, this Wednesday, to inaugurate the boat Fleury-Michon Bio of his godchild. President of the Foundation for Nature and Man, Audrey Pulvar has chosen to support Morgane Ursault-Poupon for her commitment to the planet. The sailor will start the Route du Rhum - Destination Guadeloupe on November 4th.

Audrey Pulvar (godmother of the boat), Morgane Ursault-Poupon, Grégoire Gonnord, (president of Fleury-Michon) and Catherine Chabaud. | Thomas Brégardis

At the beginning of the afternoon, Audrey Pulvar came on the boat to baptize him. As tradition dictates, she broke a bottle of champagne on the hull of the boat. The journalist took the opportunity to reiterate the need to preserve nature.

Other celebrities are expected on the pontoons in the coming days to show their support for the skippers.