"I've never seen so many people at the start of a race in my memory ... It was very impressive and I'd like to thank everyone in the South for the great atmosphere! And what a start ... I think we've already got a good idea of what's in store for us ... Lots of manoeuvres, wind shifts and twists and turns ... We're not going to get bored ... As for us, we're quite happy, so we've avoided the big traps. That's already a good thing... Clothing section: it's a bit chilly, so we're wearing tights, a jumper and soon overalls. The South isn't what it used to be... I can't wait for the South of the South!

Matthieu Perraut and Kevin Bloch, Ocean Fifty Inter Invest, on Sunday evening.