News and events

Tue, 29 Dec 2009, Polar Film Festival

From 15th to 31st December 2009, Polar Film Festival organized by Paul-Emile Victor polar Center of Prémanon with Rousses skiing resort. Born under the northern stars showed on 29 December at 8:30 pm at Quinsonnets.

Mon, 21 Dec 2009, Océanopolis

During Christmas holidays at Océanopolis, Eric and France are telling about Siberia's sea side.

Wed, 16 Dec 2009, Grenelle de la Mer

Eric is joining Catherine Chabaud's team, whose mission "Growing awareness-Education-Communication" must answer to some of the commitments of Grenelle de la Mer.

Sat, 12 Dec 2009, Sea Book Show

Eric and France guests of Sea Book Show, les mots ça gîte, on 12 and 13 December 2009 at Cité de la Voile Eric Tabarly, in Lorient. Screening of Born under the northern stars and signing session of Circumpolaris.

Thu, 10 Dec 2009, Greeland House

Opening of picture exhibition Five years for pack ice (preview), at Greenland House from 6 to 8 pm. Exhibition from 26th November 2009 until 8th January 2010.

Thu, 10 Dec 2009, Nautic of Paris

Eric at Paris Boat Show, on 10th and 11th December 2009.
- 10 December, Econav day
- 11 December, Assembly of Sea and River Heritage Foundation

Wed, 02 Dec 2009, International Mountain Film Festival in Autrans

Born under the northern stars selected for the 26th International Mountain Film Festival in Autrans taking place from 2nd to 6th December.

Tue, 01 Dec 2009, Voiles et Voiliers

In December issue of Voiles et Voiliers magazine, Amélie and Hervé are telling about their stay in Spitsbergen when they replaced us on board Vagabond during the 3 first months of the wintering 2008-2009. Also in this magazine, an article about Ecotroll.

Sat, 28 Nov 2009, Planète Thalassa

Vagabonds on ice, 30 minutes documentary directed by Hugues de Rosière for Thalassa TV program, broadcasted on Planète Thalassa at 3:00 am.

Thu, 26 Nov 2009, Econav

Participating at Econav meeting about Standards, Labels and Econavigation at Conseil Régional of Rennes. Presenting Ecotroll project.

Fri, 20 Nov 2009, Adventure Film Festival in La Rochelle

Born under the northern stars selected for the Adventure Film Festival in La Rochelle, screening at 18:45 on 20 November at Encan conference center. The film won the prize Regard de collégiens.

Mon, 16 Nov 2009, Science Days

Picture exhibition Five years for pack ice (preview), at UPMC in Paris, from 16 to 21st November.

Fri, 13 Nov 2009, Ecotroll

At least, Eric can meet, in Hyères, the motoryacht Ecotroll, on board which he will be sailing with his family from April 2010 for about 5 months.

Tue, 10 Nov 2009, Symposium Damocles

The Damocles consortium and the DG Research of the European Commission invite all Arctic experts interested in participating to a symposium in Brussels November 10-12 2009: “The Arctic Climate system; its present status, future evolution and potential impacts”.

Wed, 04 Nov 2009, Radio de la mer

Interview of Eric on Radio de la mer at 11:00 am.

Sun, 01 Nov 2009, Fontenay-sous-bois

Interview of Eric in Fontenay-sous-bois' local newspaper (7 Mb, page 23).

Sat, 31 Oct 2009, Mille Sabords

10 years after buying Vagabond, and for the 25th anniversary of Mille Sabords, Eric is giving talks at Port du Crouesty. Screening of Born under the northern stars on 31st October at 20:30 and on 1st November at 15:00.

Fri, 30 Oct 2009, Festival Polaire

France and Eric invited at Polar Festival organised by le Cerle Polaire in Saint-Brieuc (Brittany). Program.

Wed, 28 Oct 2009, Arte

La banquise craque broadcasted at 7:30 am on Arte TV (Les Expéditions d'Arte).

Tue, 27 Oct 2009, Sea center

Screening of Born under the northern stars at Sea center, on 27, 29 and 30 October, 2, 3 and 4 November, 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30 and 31 December, at 15:00 and 16:00 (program).

Thu, 22 Oct 2009, GNGL new agency

Opening of Grand Nord Grand Large new agency; Eric and France members of sponsor committe.

Thu, 22 Oct 2009, Dijon International Adventure Film Festival

Eric and France guests of International Adventure Film Festival in Dijon. Forum Fnac at 5pm.

Wed, 21 Oct 2009, Arte

La banquise craque broadcasted at 7pm on Arte TV (Les Expéditions d'Arte).

Sat, 10 Oct 2009, Pack ice robinsons

First meeting with Pack ice robinsons, in Fontenay-sous-Bois (France).

Fri, 09 Oct 2009, ПОЛЯРНИК

Article (pdf 1Mb) in Polyarnik (Chukotka, Russia): 7 years after Vagabond, Le Manguier is stopping in Provideniya.

Thu, 08 Oct 2009, Ecole Centrale Paris

As former pupil, Eric is telling about is unusual career during Special Masters beginning of term party at Ecole Centrale Paris.

Sat, 01 Aug 2009, TV5 Monde

Born under the northern stars at 5:00 on TV5 Monde.

Mon, 20 Jul 2009, Le Manguier : Tromsø - Provideniya

Eric, France and Léonie join the crew of Le Manguier, from Tromsø to Bering Strait, via the North-East passage! Their jobs on board: getting permission to transit through the Northern Sea Route, ice pilot, polar bear safety, photographer and painter. Follow the expedition here.

Mon, 20 Jul 2009, TV5 Monde

Born under the northern stars at 5:00 on TV5 Monde

Sun, 19 Jul 2009, TV5 Monde

Born under the northern stars at 9:05 on TV5 Monde

Thu, 25 Jun 2009, "Vagabond, day after day"

The fifth and last wintering of Vagabond, to relive every week on Sailing News, in 13 episodes.

Sat, 30 May 2009, Amazing Travellers

Eric and France invited at Book and Film International Festival Etonnants Voyageurs, from 30th May to 1st June in Saint-Malo. Debates, signing books and screenshows of Under polar stars.

Thu, 21 May 2009, Reunion Island Adventure Film Festival

Eric, France and Léonie invited at Reunion Island Adventure Film Festival, from 21 to 28 mai 2009, to show Under polar stars.

Wed, 01 Apr 2009, Glénat

Coming out of 100 ans d'explorations (pocket book), about the 70 main French exploration expeditions, all over the world, including Vagabond's circumpolar journey.

Thu, 19 Mar 2009, End of International Polar Year

By phone with Vagabond during Polar Ocean Days (18-25 March).

Sun, 15 Mar 2009, Planète Thalassa

Vagabonds on ice, 30 minutes documentary directed by Hugues de Rosière for Thalassa TV program, broadcasted on Planète Thalassa at 9:15am.

Sat, 14 Mar 2009, TV5 Monde

Vagabonds on ice, 30 minutes documentary directed by Hugues de Rosière for Thalassa TV program, broadcasted at 14:00 on TV5.

Fri, 13 Mar 2009, Planète Thalassa

Vagabonds on ice, 30 minutes documentary directed by Hugues de Rosière for Thalassa TV program, broadcasted on Planète Thalassa at 22:40.

Wed, 11 Mar 2009, Polar Nights

Under polar stars, 52 minutes documentary by Hugues de Rosière, shown during the polar film festival, at 10 pm at Grand Action in Paris.

Sat, 07 Mar 2009, France 2

Eric participating at short program series Les héros de la biodiversité, presented by Allain Bougrain Dubourg, SUEZ ENVIRONNEMENT and Océanopolis Brest, at 8:30 pm.

Fri, 06 Mar 2009, Thalassa

Vagabonds on ice, 30 minutes documentary directed by Hugues de Rosière for Thalassa TV program, broadcasted on France 3 at 20:30.

Fri, 27 Feb 2009, Aux 4 coins du Monde

Showing Under polar stars at 8 pm, at Adventure and Travel Film Festival (26 February to 1st March 2009). Live phone call between Vagabond and the public at 9 pm.

Wed, 04 Feb 2009, France 2

Amélie, Hervé and Naël invited by Jean-Luc Delarue to a program about global warming, after their 3 months stay on board Vagabond.

Wed, 28 Jan 2009, Radio France International

Eric and France by phone with Arielle Cassim in le Quotidien de la mer, on RFI from 12:40 am to 1 pm.

Wed, 21 Jan 2009, Ushuaïa TV

«Vagabond», winner of the Arctic, at 3:00 on Ushuaïa TV.

Mon, 19 Jan 2009, France 5

Under polar stars (52 minutes), by Hugues de Rosière, at 5:55 am on France 5. See poster.

Fri, 16 Jan 2009, Ice Blog

Iterview of France for Ice Blog.

Wed, 14 Jan 2009, voilesetvoiliers.com

Slideshow 5 years ofr pack ice, online.

Tue, 13 Jan 2009, Ushuaïa TV

«Vagabond», winner of the Arctic, at 3:15 on Ushuaïa TV.

Sat, 10 Jan 2009, France 5

Under polar stars (52 minutes), by Hugues de Rosière, at 9:35 pm on France 5. See poster.

Sat, 10 Jan 2009, Radio France International

Eric and France invited by Arielle Cassim in le Quotidien de la mer, on RFI between 12:40 and 13:00.

Wed, 07 Jan 2009, Radio Classique

Interview from France for Caroline Forge in 3 minutes for the planet, at 7:20 am.

Tue, 06 Jan 2009, Ushuaïa TV

«Vagabond», winner of the Arctic, at 1:43 on Ushuaïa TV.