You will be stopping over in St Pierre & Miquelon. This stopover is used to replenish supplies for the galley and to repair any technical problems encountered during the voyage from New York.
This stopover also provides an opportunity to assess the weather conditions for the second leg of the journey. If the captain deems a standby period necessary to allow a low-pressure system to pass, he can decide to wait 24, 48, or 72 hours for better weather conditions before setting sail.
From St. Pierre & Miquelon to Lorient, 2,150 nautical miles must be covered by direct route, representing about fifteen days of sailing, punctuated by changing watches, rest, ship maintenance, cooking, crew discussions, stargazing, and observing marine mammals. According to weather charts, the journey will be sailed one-third upwind, half reaching, and the remainder downwind. Since weather forecasting isn't an exact science, the onboard weather will be supplemented by a professional weather router ashore. The crew, for their part, will have to keep the boat running smoothly!