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Updated: 2026-09-18

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# Solo Brittany → Arcachon 

This entry describes a solo sail from Brittany to Arcachon aboard Bambi, a First Class 8. The record lists 350 nautical miles over five days, reaching up to 100 nautical miles offshore. The recorded facts and photographs are available; the complete personal account of the voyage is still to be added. 

350 NM · 5 days · Solo skipper · Bambi (First Class 8) 

 Bambi, sailing solo Brittany → Bay of Biscay → Arcachon · Solo 

| Vessel  | Bambi — First Class 8 (8,00 m)  | 
| Role  | Solo skipper  | 
| Distance  | 350 NM  | 
| Duration  | 5 days  | 
| Distance offshore  | Up to 100 NM offshore  | 
| Conditions  | Solo offshore sailing  | 

## The story 

Account to be completed — awaiting David’s own story from his Facebook profile. 

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By TBS Digital · Sailing experience reported by David COLL · Updated 2026-09-18 

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