Rituel 3 : Le baptême de mer

According to an English proverb, "A ship that has not tasted wine will taste blood." The saying illustrates a time-honoured sailors' tradition. The Greeks splashed the blood of a sacrificial victim on their ships' prows to ensure the blessing of the sea gods. Blood was replaced by wine, and then champagne. The launch ceremony, sea legends and sailing superstitions are explored during an evening that features documentary comedy, sailors' songs and an antiquarian specialising in maritime objects.

A crossing proposed by Émilie Rousset & Louise Hémon accompanied by Olivier Normand and his group.