News and events

Sun, 19 Dec 2010, Pôle Nord 2012 expedition

France, Eric, Léonie and Aurore, invited for a few hours in the deep freezer of ARGEL ! To test their equipment, Julien Cabon and Alan Le Tressoler (Pôle Nord 2012) will spend 8 days in a cold room at -28°C, near Brest. Follow them in direct.

Sat, 18 Dec 2010, Logonna Daoulas

France presents the route followed by Ecotroll (2010) and the five winterings of Vagabond in Spitsberg (2004-2009), at 17:00 in Daoulas. Conference opened to the public.

Sat, 18 Dec 2010, Océanopolis

Vagabond's partner since 2004, Océanopolis will project Sous les étoiles du pôle (see the trailier), from December 18th to 31st 2010, in the Yves de Kerguelen amphitheatre (continuous screening, 80 people capacity, included in entry fee).

Mon, 13 Dec 2010, Landivisiau

France presents the route followed by Ecotroll (2010) and the five winterings of Vagabond in Spitsberg (2004-2009), at 14:30 at St Vincent de Villeneuve Lanouchen.

Sat, 11 Dec 2010, Voiles Polaires

Projections and conferences by Eric and France at Voiles Polaires, organised by Grand Nord Grand Large, December 11th 2010, 13:00, at the Oceanographic Institute.

15:50 : first projection of a previously unreleased film about the 5 winterings of Vagabond in Spitsberg (15min).
16:05 : has sailing in the Arctic become easier ? After two North-East passages (2002 and 2009) et 1,5 North-West passages (2003 and 2010), 4 seasons in Greenland and 5 seasons in Svalbard, experience sharing and analysis of the ongoing evolutions (10min).

Sat, 04 Dec 2010, Nautic

Participation in the 50th Paris Boat Show, from Dec 4th to 12th 2010.

Fri, 26 Nov 2010, Tébéo

Interview of Eric by Pauline Fercot for Tébéo, in the show «La Complète», about the expedition Pôle Nord 2012, at 18:30 from Océanopolis.

Thu, 25 Nov 2010, Ecrans de l'Aventure

Participation to the Festival International du Film d’Aventure, in Dijon, from November 25th to 28th 2010.

Sat, 20 Nov 2010, Terres Insolites

Projection of Sous les étoiles du pôle, book signing of Circumpolaris and meeting with the public at the second festival Terres Insolites, organised by Délires d’encre, at the Muséum d’Histoire Naturelle de Toulouse, November 20th and 21st. Two dates:
Saturday 20th at 15:00: café nomade "Faire partager une expédition"
Sunday 21st at 14:30: conference "5 years in the ice, with the family, for science"

Thu, 18 Nov 2010, Logonna-Daoulas

France presents the five winterings of Vagabond in Spitsberg (2004-2009), at 14:00, to the kids of the school, in relation with the exhibition Grand Nord Grand Sud in Daoulas abbey.

Sat, 06 Nov 2010, Périples et Cie

Projection of the film Sous les étoiles du pôle, and meeting with the public, at the Festival de films d'aventure et de voyage, organised by Périples et Cie in Mâcon. November 7th 2010 at 14:30.

Fri, 29 Oct 2010, Savanturiers

Vagabond participates to the Savanturiers, where science and adventure meet, in Lorient, from October 29th to 31st, on board La Thalassa.

Wed, 27 Oct 2010, Festival du Vent

Witnessing on Omegasails kites, used in Greenland on board Ecotroll. Demonstration with Vincent Leblond, founder of Omegasails, at Festival du Vent in Calvi, Corsica, from October 27th to 31st 2010.

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.