Nicolas Authier began his sailing journey in June 1977, navigating an Invitation dinghy at Old Orchard Beach, Maine. He later sailed a 1984 Kelt 8.50 on Lake Champlain in upstate New York. Over the years, he became an avid windsurfer on the lakes around Montreal, later expanding his skills to the Caribbean and Maui. During this period, he also sailed high-performance 20-foot catamarans.

There is never enough sailing in Nic’s life. After 11 years of service as a CC-130H pilot in the Canadian Air Force, he purchased a brand-new Bavaria Cruiser 40 in 2013 and set off on new adventures. He has extensively sailed the U.S. East Coast and the Mediterranean Sea, from Sicily to Gibraltar. His voyages include a North Atlantic crossing and a Pacific journey from Panama to California via the Galapagos Islands. And countless trips from California to Mexico and the Sea of Cortez

In 2019, after completely refitting Paradigme 2.0 and waiting for the COVID-19 pandemic to subside, Nic embarked on a voyage from Mexico to French Polynesia, then to Hawaii, and finally back to California.

Throughout his oceanic journeys, Nic has leveraged his robust sailing skills, honed through years of small boat and windsurfing experience, combined with his professional aviation background, to accomplish safe and successful ocean passages. He loves sharing his knowledge and experience through online classes and onboard sailing lessons.