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2000 : Atlantic Ocean
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An extreme adventure

This new adventure upon which the windsurfer is embarking is a first, worldwide: a solo crossing of the Indian Ocean without assistance on a sailboard between Exmouth on the north west coast of Australia and Reunion Island, due to take place in 2006.

The departure is scheduled from April 5 2006, so as to benefit from the most favorable window concerning weather conditions. Raphaëla will travel some 3400 nautical miles (6300 km). She is due to arrive in June after 70-75 days spent alone at sea.

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Exmouth

Founded in 1967, to meet the needs of the neighboring naval communications base, Exmouth’s economy is based on tourism and so offers a vast choice of places to stay and things to do and see. The small town of 2500 inhabitants attracts underwater diving enthusiasts because of its magnificent reef and colorful underwater fauna.

Reunion Island

Situated in the heart of the Indian Ocean, Reunion Island is a volcanic island whose highest peak, over 3000m, can be seen clearly by sea farers. With a surface area of 2500 square km the island has a diversity of richly varied landscapes and cultures, making it a most original place to visit. To arrive at Reunion Island after a long solo crossing represents a marvelous opportunity to discover the island and its history.

PARTNERS OF THE 2006 INDIAN OCEAN SOLO CROSSING

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TF1 tvbreizh

Major Partner


Suez

Associated Media Partner

France Inter

Institutional partners

Région Bretagne Ministère de la Jeunesse, des Sports et de la Vie associative Ministère de l'Outre-Mer Ministère Délégué à la Coopération, au Développement, et à la Francophonie Marine Nationale CAPE

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Rohlig

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Cébé CNSI Distinxion Etna Maxsea
Neilpryde Oxbow Panasonic Windstrategy Zodiac

Scientific partner

Ifremer Edaxis

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