Having left Lima (Peru) on March 3rd 2011, Anne Quéméré reached French Polynesia today , Wednesday May 18 2011 at 18h30 (France Time) at LON 138 50 W and LAT 15°04 S on board the Kiteboat Adrien.
After 77 days of a difficult crossing of 3 792 Nautical miles (7023kms), Anne entered the Tuamotu Archipelago, which denotes the Arrival point of this incredible adventure.
This 2 1/2 month odyssey compares well with those experienced by mariners of times past who sailed on wooden ships and crossed the oceans without any means of communication. Not unlike them, Anne relied on her experience and her intuition, while honing her senses that would detect any slight wind announcing a temperature, wind or swell change. And this in total solitude!
From now on, Anne will be towed by the ketch which began assisting her last Sunday. The exploit will end in Papeete (Tahiti) where friends and admirers will meet her between May 26th and May 30th, before returning to France.
Pacific Solo Adrien 2011,
Day and time of departure: Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011 at 2100 (Local time) and 0300 Thursday March 3rd, (France time)
Point of departure: Callao, Port of Lima (Peru)
Starting line: LAT 12°04’03 S et LON 77° 08’ W
Total days at sea: 77 days
Arrival day and hour : Wednesday May 18 2011 at 18h30 (France Time) and 6h30 (local time)
Arrival point: Tuamotu Archipelago, in south of the Puka Puka atolls
Arrival line: LAT 15°04’ S and LON 138°55’ W