PRESS // THIRD-PARTY COVERAGE
THE STORY
BEYOND THE VESSEL.
Reporting and profiles documenting the rediscovery of Moulin à Vent, the people behind the project and the vessel’s developing future mission.
Family Behind Once Was Lost Restores Legendary Cousteau Vessel in Florida
A long-form profile of the Gerecke family, Once Was Lost and the effort to give Moulin à Vent a new conservation mission.
READ ARTICLE ↗THE CONNEXION FRANCE // 21 NOV 2025Historic Jacques Cousteau vessel to be restored by Florida non-profit
Coverage connecting the vessel's French maritime history with the modern nonprofit preservation project.
READ ARTICLE ↗KFVS12 // 14 NOV 2025Couple with Heartland ties works to clean the ocean and spread positivity
A regional news report on Once Was Lost, ocean-plastic work and the plan to rebuild Moulin à Vent for research and storytelling.
READ ARTICLE ↗OCEAN MAGAZINE // 04 NOV 2025Moulin à Vent revival
An interview-led feature on the vessel's rediscovery, intended restoration and future role as an ocean-focused platform.
READ ARTICLE ↗SAILS MAGAZINE // 03 NOV 2025Jacques Cousteau's historic vessel Moulin à Vent to be revived
A detailed question-and-answer feature on the project, preservation approach and planned sustainable systems.
READ ARTICLE ↗CRUISING WORLD // 03 NOV 2025Historic Jacques Cousteau Catamaran Set for Sustainable Refit
Marine-industry coverage of the vessel, nonprofit project and developing research and education mission.
READ ARTICLE ↗