{"id":36621,"date":"2026-02-21T08:57:19","date_gmt":"2026-02-21T07:57:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/humanimpulse.ch\/?p=36621"},"modified":"2026-02-24T09:30:04","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T08:30:04","slug":"a-strategic-detour-south","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/humanimpulse.ch\/en\/a-strategic-detour-south\/","title":{"rendered":"A Strategic Detour South"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"36621\" class=\"elementor elementor-36621 elementor-36620\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;ha_cmc_init_switcher&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ca8d549 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"ca8d549\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" id=\"fond-article\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;slideshow&quot;,&quot;background_slideshow_gallery&quot;:[{&quot;id&quot;:36646,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/humanimpulse.ch\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/02\\\/TKV03713-scaled.jpg&quot;}],&quot;background_slideshow_loop&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;background_slideshow_slide_duration&quot;:5000,&quot;background_slideshow_slide_transition&quot;:&quot;fade&quot;,&quot;background_slideshow_transition_duration&quot;:500,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bd10bc5\" data-id=\"bd10bc5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d5fe27 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4d5fe27\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A Strategic Detour South<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef769e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ef769e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-large\">20.02.2026<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1d908dbe elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1d908dbe\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;slideshow&quot;,&quot;background_slideshow_gallery&quot;:[],&quot;background_slideshow_loop&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;background_slideshow_slide_duration&quot;:5000,&quot;background_slideshow_slide_transition&quot;:&quot;fade&quot;,&quot;background_slideshow_transition_duration&quot;:500,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2d72d0c7\" data-id=\"2d72d0c7\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18974209 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"18974209\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Having headed south to take advantage of the winds expected to carry him to Singapore, Louis Margot is approaching his final crossing not without apprehension, but strengthened by experience.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p>Those who recently checked Louis\u2019s onboard GPS may have noticed that the rower from Morges set course south, making a stopover on February 3rd on Kei Island (Indonesia). This is not a technical malfunction, but a strategy devised with his weather router. The aim is to anticipate the winds as effectively as possible ahead of the final rowing leg, which should take him to Singapore after a two-month crossing.  <\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><strong>Shifting winds<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Too far north to reach Singapore &#8220;horizontally&#8221; from Raja Ampat, Louis had to &#8220;descend&#8221; a few latitudes. However, in this region, winds and currents reverse every six months after a transition period: they generally blow from the southeast from April to September, and from the northwest from October to March. &#8220;The least risky solution was therefore to row straight southwards and then climb back up towards Singapore thanks to the winds which, from April onwards, come from the southeast&#8221;, explains the adventurer.  <\/p>\n<p>Although this route is overall less risky than a direct crossing from Raja Ampat\u2014where the winds would have pushed him even farther north\u2014it is far from easy. The islands are numerous, and navigating around them creates considerable stress. \u201cWhen you\u2019re in the middle of the ocean, drifting isn\u2019t a big deal. But between the islands, it\u2019s much harder\u2014there are far more obstacles: boats, shoals, stronger currents and thermal winds\u2026 And alone, it\u2019s very tough.\u201d   <br>Reaching Singapore presents another challenge: \u201cThe last ten kilometers are a real construction site in terms of maritime traffic. [\u2026] It\u2019s cargo ships one after another. So you have to aim between them. And even if they see me, they can\u2019t avoid me because they\u2019re confined to shipping lanes.\u201d To ensure his safety, the Vaud native plans to rely on escort boats.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><strong>Fear of failure<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As Louis approaches the end of his rowing epic, a fear\u2014over which he has little control\u2014is growing: failure.<br>\u201cI\u2019ve always thought about failure. But now that I\u2019m so close to the goal, not being able to finish because of an injury, a collision due to traffic, or an unfavorable current would be very hard to accept. After everything I\u2019ve done. Even if it wouldn\u2019t be my fault. [\u2026] It\u2019s like when you\u2019re at the end of a race, with 250 meters left and you\u2019re in the lead. Suddenly you start stressing about winning because maybe you\u2019ll be overtaken in the final meters. By contrast, the person at the back of the pack doesn\u2019t feel that stress.\u201d <br>For all these reasons, Louis Margot admits he is mentally worn down by the rowing. \u201cMy body is holding up, but I think I may have lied to myself a little by telling myself that once the Pacific was crossed, there wouldn\u2019t be much left.\u201d <\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><strong>Valuable lessons<br><br><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Despite this difficult mindset, the adventurer can rely on the experience gained during his previous crossings\u2014particularly when it comes to managing food, which directly affects both physical and mental well-being.<br>\u201cAt the beginning, I was very disciplined. But over time I stopped restricting myself and take what I feel like eating. Food is so emotional when you\u2019re alone at sea. It becomes my best friend.\u201d<br>A best friend that will need to be stocked in sufficient quantities before departure, as running short would only add further stress.  <\/p>\n<p>Finally, in terms of mood management, Louis also feels stronger.<br>\u201cWhen you row alone, it\u2019s a constant emotional roller coaster: sometimes I feel great, and as soon as there\u2019s the slightest problem, I drop very quickly. Crossings amplify everything.\u201d<br>To withstand these emotional storms, he has developed a capacity to let go and endure discomfort.<br>\u201cWith time you learn that tomorrow is another day. I accept feeling bad in the moment, hoping that the next day will be better. Over time, I\u2019ve gotten used to it and I\u2019m more confident about the future.\u201d<br>At times, that renewed confidence comes from very simple moments that are in fact \u201cthe best\u201d: a sunset, a good meal, or simply feeling in good shape.  <\/p>\n<p>Louis repartira fin mars, d\u00e9but avril de l\u2019\u00cele de Kei et devrait arriver \u00e0 Singapour au d\u00e9but de l\u2019\u00e9t\u00e9. 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