Originally from Côtes-d'Armor, Guirec Soudée started crossing the Atlantic by oar on June 15th.

Having left the United States, he was to join Brest at the beginning of September.

But a storm had destroyed part of its communications equipment in July, forcing the adventurer to pass by the crew of ships to send his news.

After two months without direct contact, the rower was finally able to speak face to face with his relatives, on the night of Wednesday to Thursday, reports France 3 Bretagne.

Guirec Soudée was able to make a phone call to those around him thanks to the captain of a boat.

The Breton was thus able to testify to the difficulties encountered in recent weeks but also to the beautiful encounters with marine fauna.

A wind that slows down his journey

On the website that allows you to follow the Breton's journey, the latest news on the adventurer's position dated back to August 25.

The weather forecast for the next few days should strongly impact the path of the solo rower.

Guirec Soudée's journey should not end before the third week of September.

"I hope there will be a few people for my arrival," he told his relatives during his call.

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