The top event on the local sailing calendar is the annual Figaro Regatta. Known as La Solitaire due to the solo nature of the competition, is one of the longest, most challenging and famous of its kind in the world. The regatta is over four stages, covering a total distance of a staggering 1706 nautical miles - quite enough to make anybody feel seasick. Skippers are put through a trial of endurance, where navigation, precision and strategic manoeuvres are essential to make headway.
55 competitors, 3 foreigners and 15 rookies for the 40th edition of La Solitaire du Figaro. From Lorient to Dieppe passing by La Coruña in Spain, Saint Gilles Croix de Vie and Dingle in Ireland, the 2009 edition of La Solitaire will be competed over 1,706 nautical miles. The 2009 line-up is unquestionably/indisputably one of the finest in the history of the race.
More than ever, tactics, determination and audacity will be essential to shake off competitors, all of them greatly talented. Sport, fine stories of sailors at sea as well as ashore... all is set to celebrate in style the 40th edition of La Solitaire du Figaro, created in 1970 by Jean-Michel Barrault and Jean-Louis Guillemard.
Jacques Caraës, race director: “To celebrate its 40th anniversary, the “beautiful dame” that is La Solitaire is behaving well and will take place ‘position closed’ with an exceptional line-up. 6 previous edition winners will be racing, and obviously will present serious competition in the naval battle. There are many others capable of gaining a place on the podium: Gildas Morvan, recently winner of the BPE Transat, in second place last year in La Solitaire, will not let his competitors get ahead of him.
Without a doubt, the 40th edition of La Solitaire is marked by the sportive quality of its competitors. A combination of old veterans, still in the vanguard, such as Yann Eliès who has won two races in the pre-season. The youngest this year are highly ambitious - following training without respite in their respective training centers – they will present serious competition, without forgetting the numerous rookies eager to prove their worth. So who will receive the gallantries on this fine anniversary of La Solitaire? Potentially, over half of the competitors can aspire to mounting the podium.
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Give in to sheer temptation
Now, if you are heading for a movie at the Satyam multiplex in Chennai, may we suggest you get there a little early! It’s not because of the peak hour traffic or the parking, we assure you! Get there early to experience sheer “Ecstasy!”
Succumb to temptation
Ecstasy by Michael Besse is the cozy little 30-seater, coffee and dessert pub, tucked away in the multiplex. As you enter through the glass doors, you notice the white leather chairs complementing the coffee coloured tables. Floor-to-ceiling glass panels with abstract etchings make for the understated, yet eye-catching décor. The minimalist interior stands as a stark contrast to the temptations that lie within! The glass display counter is choc-a-bloc with sinful goodies! Every dessert on display is a masterpiece. Get set to send your taste buds on a trip like never before.
Calling all chocoholics
Ever heard of a black forest sandwich? Priced at Rs 95, it is sheer decadence: a combination of chocolate ganache, dark chocolate, white mousse and cherries! Snow capped pine forests abloom with blood red cherries form the backdrop! The innovative Black Forest in deconstruction is a concoction of soft cocoa sponge cake heaped with dark chocolate cream, slivers of white mousse and topped with intoxicated cherries, priced at Rs 150. How about tucking into the Silver/Gold chocolate balls? These are dark chocolate balls stuffed with Swiss meringue and cost a mere Rs 60. If you love the feel of dark chocolate slowly melting in your mouth, take your pick from their range of chocolates from vanilla, cardamom and peanut brittle.
What’s brewing?
If tea is your weakness, they pander to your weakness at Ecstasy! Take your pick from mint, Darjeeling, Earl Gray or Assam. Now, if coffee is what you prefer, they offer Latte, Moccachino, Espresso and Cappuccino. They also offer a selection of fine coffees from Guatemala, Papua New Guinea and Ethiopia for Rs 120.
Indulge your sweet tooth!
If you have a sweet tooth, this international patisserie has plenty on offer. Savour a slice of blueberry or strawberry cheesecake, or tuck into the melt-in-the-mouth creamy lemon choux bun. How about fruit paste cubes, made with dry fruits and frosted with fine sugar? Frothy milk shakes, steaming hot chocolate and delicious ice creams are also available.
The artist & his exquisite art
Michael Besse is of French origin, but his passion for cooking has taken him far and wide. He has combined fragrances and flavours, incorporated indigenous ingredients and elevated the art of pastry making to a pinnacle. Guided by the simple principle, that dessert should be the focal point of fine dining, Michael Besse has polished his craft to perfection.
Drop in for some sinful extravagance, an international experience and sheer Ecstasy… who knows, you may want to skip the movie, after all.
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