In the 93rd episode of the Navigantes podcast, Clarisse Crémer, the new host following Hélène Cougoule, interviews Alexia Barrier, the helmsman of the Ultim Idec Sport CIC. Barrier is set to begin her participation in the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe, a prestigious solo transatlantic sailing race, on November 1st. The event, which takes place between France and Guadeloupe, is one of the most challenging and well-known sailing competitions in the world. Barrier previously made headlines by setting a female world record in the The Famous Project CIC one year earlier, completing the journey in 57 days and 21 hours. In the podcast, she reflects on her decision to assemble a 100% female crew for this new project, a choice she initially did not intend to make. She also discusses how having an international crew has affected communication and teamwork aboard the boat, as well as her recovery from a world tour she described as being fully digested in just three days of vacation. Barrier explains her decision to take on the Route du Rhum solo in the Ultim class, a type of high-performance sailing boat. This will be the first time a woman competes in the race on an Ultim, a vessel that has previously won the transatlantic race three times. She talks about the preparation required to manage such a large and powerful boat alone, as well as the challenges of getting the mythical bike of Idec Sport to work. Despite the solo nature of the race, she emphasizes the importance of teamwork, especially in the preparation and support phases. Looking ahead, Barrier outlines her ambitions for the race. Rather than focusing solely on finishing, she aims for a podium finish, showing her confidence in her ability to compete at the highest level. Her journey highlights both the physical and mental challenges of solo sailing, as well as the evolving role of women in this traditionally male-dominated sport.