Movement
The 2023 edition of the Raid des Alizés has begun!
This race, which started in 2015, combines adventure, self-transcendence, and female solidarity. The 8th edition of the Raid des Alizés began on December 5th with great enthusiasm! More than 70 all-female teams arrived at Aimé Césaire Airport to part...
“FOCUS” Opening of PINK OCTOBER: the PINK RUN
On Saturday, October 1st, the Pink Run 2022 took place, which inaugurated the 29th edition of 🎀PINK OCTOBER🎀. Throughout this international campaign, events and activities are held to support research and raise awareness for early breast cancer det...
[MOVEMENT]: Martinique in Paris 2024 with Mandy FRANÇOIS-ELIE.
Spotlight on the Olympics 🎥📸. Behind every athlete, there is a life, years of intense training repetition, medal-winning successes but also failures, a life struggle, a story. Mandy FRANÇOIS-ELIE took some of her free time to open up to us in all s...
[YOLE] “Let’s go for a Yole ride” Let’s embark on the Yole.
It’s a new section of Airlocal Martinique, the meeting place for all fans of the Yole ronde. Come aboard with Darvy to discover, or rediscover, this authentically Martinican sport.
[MARTINIQUE CARNIVAL] Neg Gwo Siwo: User manual!
Advanced black is here !!! 😎. As Carnival 2023 approaches, this catchy refrain sounds like sweet music to my ears 🎶. Yes, yes, people, Carnival is here!!! And if there’s one thing I love about Martinique’s Carnival, it’s the Neg gwo siwo. Who is h...
[YOLE] “Le bwa dressé”, or the man walking on water.
Dive into the fascinating world of the Martinican round yole, a strong symbol of the island's culture and maritime history. This article focuses on the key element of this traditional vessel: the "bwa dressé" (upright wood). Discover how these 'bwas,...
[WOL] First Transat Jacques Vabre Normandy Le Havre – Martinique
Experiencing the first arrival of the Transat Jacques Vabre in Martinique was exceptional. Impressive boats for a record edition! From Le Havre to Martinique, the history of sailing is written with a cup of coffee in hand.
[TRANSMISSION] January traditions
Here we are, in the longest month of the year that lasts 549 days 😅 and it smells good of the King’s cake 😋🍘 and the carnival without mom or dad. But January also sounds like the month of new resolutions (taking up physical activity and a balanced...
[Man on the Street Interview] Tour of the Yoles 2022.
The federation has announced that the Tour des Yoles edition will take place from July 31 to August 7, 2022. This is an opportunity to ask Martinicans how they see the return of the competition. A video by Séphora Sainte Rose and Darvy Forestier for ...
[YOLE] “Bwa Dressé”, it’s all about balance
In life as well as on a “yole”, balance is king. This is even more important for a boat without a keel or a rudder like the “yole”. These are elements without which any sailboat is destined to capsize at the first gust. And yet, maintaining balance i...