GUEST SPEAKER
© 2022 - Tom Gomes
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We are thrilled to announce Cyril Derreumaux, kayaker who has just achieved the 1st solo kayak crossing unsupported and human powered, as a special guest for the 40th edition of La Soirée. Don't miss his talk and be inspired by his incredible crossing from Monterey, California to Hilo Bay, Hawaii. 
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After 91 days and 9 hours at sea having departed in the early morning of June 21st from Monterey, Cyril Derreumaux successfully landed at Hilo Bay, Hawaii on September 20, 2022 becoming the first 100% human powered kayak to cross the 2400 nautical miles (4444 km) solo and unsupported.
Born in France, Cyril Derreumaux, naturalized American - and world citizen as he likes to call it, was able to manage the difficulties in the first weeks of his trek that pushed him to give up the adventure last year during his first attempt. Sea sickness for the first few days, lack of sleep, change of rhythm, physical efforts, new diet…
Thanks to his previous experience and his patience to pick the optimal weather window the week following his departure, he successfully managed to maneuver away from the California coast. Two steps forward while paddling during the day, one step back at night because of the currents, he had to work with great determination to beat the strong currents and dominating winds pushing him toward the US and Mexican coasts during the first few weeks.
Born in France, Cyril Derreumaux, naturalized American - and world citizen as he likes to call it, was able to manage the difficulties in the first weeks of his trek that pushed him to give up the adventure last year during his first attempt. Sea sickness for the first few days, lack of sleep, change of rhythm, physical efforts, new diet…
Thanks to his previous experience and his patience to pick the optimal weather window the week following his departure, he successfully managed to maneuver away from the California coast. Two steps forward while paddling during the day, one step back at night because of the currents, he had to work with great determination to beat the strong currents and dominating winds pushing him toward the US and Mexican coasts during the first few weeks.
© 2022 - Tom Gomes
