News and events

Sun, 01 May 2011, Ellesmere

Departure of Vagabond from Brest, heading to North-West Greenland and Ellesmere Island, for scientific program on walruses.

Wed, 13 Oct 2010, Gerrards Cross Sailing Association

Eric invited for a talk at GXSA, not far from London.

Sun, 03 Oct 2010, Saint-Valery en Caux

Screening of the film Under the northern stars, and meeting the public, at 9th Festival of Image Voyage and Adventure at Saint-Valery en Caux, on Sunday 3rd October at 17:45.

Thu, 30 Sep 2010, Océanopolis

Ecotroll's team is invited for a special conference on "propulsions" at Océanopolis (Brest).

Sat, 25 Sep 2010, Hanvec 21

France and Eric talk about their journey on board Ecotroll and their five winters at Spitsberg (2004-2009). Evening organized by Hanvec 21.

Wed, 15 Sep 2010, La Rochelle

France, Eric, Aurore and Léonie, coming from Greenland on board Ecotroll, are expected in La Rochelle on 15 September, at boat show Grand Pavois

Mon, 02 Aug 2010, France 5

Screening of the film Born under the northern stars, at 16:35 on channel France 5.

Tue, 08 Jun 2010, Oslo Science Conference

Screening of the film Born under the northern stars, in Oslo, during the event organised to share results of the International Polar Year. Screenings at conference location in Lillestrøm on 8 June at 15:30, and as well at Cinemateket, for the public, on 8 June at 20:00, and on 12 June at 15:30 (downtown Oslo).

Wed, 12 May 2010, Ecotroll in Paris

After 643 km on waterways and 159 locks since she left Lyon, Ecotroll is in Paris from 12 to 20 May.

Fri, 30 Apr 2010, Festival Livre & Mer, Concarneau

Eric invited at Festival Livre & Mer at Concarneau, on 30th April and 1st May. Showing the film Born under the northern stars and signing Circumpolaris.

Mon, 19 Apr 2010, Festival of Val d'Isère

Eric and France, with Léonie and Aurore, invited to the Adventure Film Festival of Val d'Isere, from 19th to 22nd April, showing Born under the northern stars, and picture exhibition Five years for pack ice (preview).

Fri, 16 Apr 2010, Ecotroll

Eric and France sailing Ecotroll for 5 months, with the whole family, for a maiden, experimental and promotional voyage: Lyon - Greenland - La Rochelle.
Great show from La Batook!

Sat, 10 Apr 2010, Festival Partir Autrement

Vagabond's crew invited at Festival Partir Autrement, showing Born under the northern stars.

Fri, 19 Mar 2010, End of the World Adventure

Eric and France guests of Festival End of the World Adventure, in Avignon, from 19 to 21 March 2010. Screening of Born under the northern stars.

Mon, 01 Mar 2010, Vagabond: heading for Brest

Departure from Liland (close to Lofoten, in Norway), some sailing in the area, then heading for Brest for refitting.

Sat, 13 Feb 2010, Océanopolis

Coming out of 2 films about Vagabond's scientific missions, for Océanopolis polar center and auditorium.

Tue, 26 Jan 2010, Ushuaïa TV

La banquise craque broadcasted on Ushuaïa TV (Arte's expeditions) at 2:45.

Wed, 20 Jan 2010, Yacht Club de France

Talk about Vagabond's last expedition, by Eric, at Yacht Club de France, 8 pm.

Mon, 18 Jan 2010, Ushuaïa TV

La banquise craque broadcasted on Ushuaïa TV (Arte's expeditions) at 3:55.

Thu, 14 Jan 2010, Expeditions Festivals La Grave La Meije

Eric guest of 8th Expeditions Festivals in La Grave from 14 to 17 January 2010. Screening of Born under the northern stars, participating to seminar "Itinérances au long cours, itinérances des profondeurs", and showing picture exhibition Five years for pack ice (preview).

Mon, 11 Jan 2010, Planète

Born under the northern stars broadcasted on Planete TV at 7:35.

Mon, 11 Jan 2010, Ushuaïa TV

La banquise craque broadcasted on Ushuaïa TV (Arte's expeditions) at 4:00.

Fri, 08 Jan 2010, Planète

Born under the northern stars broadcasted on Planete TV at 11:45.

Thu, 07 Jan 2010, Planète

Born under the northern stars broadcasted on Planete TV at 18:20.

Sat, 02 Jan 2010, Ushuaïa TV

La banquise craque broadcasted on Ushuaïa TV (Arte's expeditions) at 3:50.