renne Posted November 12, 2013 #1 Share Posted November 12, 2013 (edited) The Canadian rower Myelne Paquette who was aided by the Queen Mary 2 on the September 22 Eastbound crossing has reached Lorient today - her French destination. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/montrealer-mylène-paquette-finishes-solo-row-across-atlantic-1.2423327 Edited November 12, 2013 by renne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules 1970 Posted November 12, 2013 #2 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Yes, I remember someone posting a story about this in September, thanks for the up-date "renne.":) Btw did anyone take any photos when Queen Mary helped out ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slow Foxtrot Posted November 12, 2013 #3 Share Posted November 12, 2013 That's fantastic news. Mylene Paquette waved to us from her tiny rowing-boat in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean when QM2 stopped to give her certain supplies in September. Mylene is one very special young lady - four months alone at the mercy of the Atlantic Ocean requires a very special kind of courage. Attached herewith is a photo I took of her tiny craft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmb1 Posted November 12, 2013 #4 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Hurrah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Scrapnana Posted November 12, 2013 #5 Share Posted November 12, 2013 That's fantastic news. Mylene Paquette waved to us from her tiny rowing-boat in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean when QM2 stopped to give her certain supplies in September. Mylene is one very special young lady - four months alone at the mercy of the Atlantic Ocean requires a very special kind of courage. Attached herewith is a photo I took of her tiny craft. That picture really gives you a sense of perspective - that tiny boat on such a vast body of water. Thanks for sharing it. She is a very brave woman and I am glad she accomplished her goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NomDePlume Posted November 12, 2013 #6 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Arrival pictures here: http://feednews.fr/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BlueRiband Posted November 13, 2013 #7 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Yes, I remember someone posting a story about this in September, thanks for the up-date "renne.":)Btw did anyone take any photos when Queen Mary helped out ? Cunard posters images of the mid-Atlantic meet here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDyesolKid Posted November 13, 2013 #8 Share Posted November 13, 2013 That's fantastic news. Mylene Paquette waved to us from her tiny rowing-boat in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean when QM2 stopped to give her certain supplies in September. Mylene is one very special young lady - four months alone at the mercy of the Atlantic Ocean requires a very special kind of courage. Attached herewith is a photo I took of her tiny craft. Or a complete Selfish Idiot who potently put Rescuers Lives at Risk . We see this all the time around the bottom of Tasmania , and the Aussie Taxpayer is getting sick and tired of paying for it. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gentlemancruiser Posted November 13, 2013 #9 Share Posted November 13, 2013 That picture really gives you a sense of perspective - that tiny boat on such a vast body of water. Thanks for sharing it. She is a very brave woman and I am glad she accomplished her goal. Captain Oprey said in a radio interview that Mylene is a very brave woman. She almost gave up around the half way mark but found the courage to keep going. I couldn't believe it when Mylene told the news reporters that she is fearful of water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEFlyer Posted November 13, 2013 #10 Share Posted November 13, 2013 (edited) Or a complete Selfish Idiot who potently put Rescuers Lives at Risk . We see this all the time around the bottom of Tasmania , and the Aussie Taxpayer is getting sick and tired of paying for it. . She's almost as bad as that terrible guy Captain Cook who put his whole crew at risk sailing to Australia.:):):) As one passenger who was enthralled that September morning in mid-Atlantic when QM2 sent her a new phone, anchor and other supplies I'm delighted that she has made it. Congratulations to a very determined and focussed lady who has made many Canadians and others proud of her. :):):) Edited November 13, 2013 by SEFlyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimsgirl Posted November 13, 2013 #11 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Or a complete Selfish Idiot who potently put Rescuers Lives at Risk . We see this all the time around the bottom of Tasmania , and the Aussie Taxpayer is getting sick and tired of paying for it. . Would you have the courage to attempt this, I know I would not even if I were 50+ years younger? All the great adventurers of the past were "condemned" as" show offs", "idiots", "mad , etc by those who preferred the status quo. including the first humans to migrate into the East and Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crzn-Life Posted November 14, 2013 #12 Share Posted November 14, 2013 We too were on the QM2 that day and found it exciting to see her. Actually it was one of the highlights of the cruise. Couldn't believe how tiny the boat was. I took a bunch of pictures. Even though I couldn't imagine ever doing something like that I certainly admire her fortitude and tenacity. So glad she made it safely to France. Sent from my Kindle Fire using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salacia Posted November 14, 2013 #13 Share Posted November 14, 2013 (edited) Would you have the courage to attempt this, I know I would not even if I were 50+ years younger? All the great adventurers of the past were "condemned" as" show offs", "idiots", "mad , etc by those who preferred the status quo. including the first humans to migrate into the East and Europe. Mrs Jimgirl, I hadn't looked at it that way, but you make a very good point. But to risk one's life rowing across the Atlantic solo? I've read about people who donate a kidney to a stranger, and so many others we meet in everyday life who have extraordinary courage that never make the headlines. Cheers to those courageous people who serve as an example to us all. And having read your posts, I feel you are one of those courageous females that serve as an example to the following generations. -S. Edited November 14, 2013 by Salacia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimsgirl Posted November 14, 2013 #14 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Thank you Salacia, though I am not that "courageous" , my experiences were the result of outside events, over which I had no control. To do something in "cold blood" is more difficult. As the saying says, "A brave man/woman dies but once, a coward dies a thousand times" For instance, to be "brave" and assist the wounded while under fire during the Blitz, was in one sense "easy", but to make a formal decision to hide a Jewish family or escaping aircrew/soldier , knowing that you will be tortured and killed if you are found out requires a far higher quality of courage. IMO of course. These days my "courage" consists of deciding whether or not to eat the curry in the Britannia dining room! I am a veritable coward when it comes to eating my Southern son in law's favourite food -"Grits"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgaudet Posted November 14, 2013 #15 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Truly an amazing accomplishment. And I thought I love days at sea! If you haven't seen the video when they are pulling her in to shore, it's great! http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/montrealer-myl%C3%A8ne-paquette-finishes-solo-row-across-atlantic-1.2423327 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules 1970 Posted November 14, 2013 #16 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Thanks for posting the photo ,Slow Foxtrot :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gentlemancruiser Posted December 7, 2013 #17 Share Posted December 7, 2013 I just saw on Mylene's FB page that next week she will be a guest on the QM2!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules 1970 Posted December 7, 2013 #18 Share Posted December 7, 2013 I image Cunard struck the deal during the brief meeting at sea :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gentlemancruiser Posted December 15, 2013 #19 Share Posted December 15, 2013 http://shipmonk.co.uk/2013/12/15/lone-transatlantic-rower-mylene-paquette-finally-meets-qm2-captain-who-came-to-her-aid/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynnewob Posted December 15, 2013 #20 Share Posted December 15, 2013 We've just got off the QM2 where Mylene did an interview with the entertainment director with questions from the audience on board in the theatre. It was really interesting and she came across so natural. Very well done to her, it's a huge feat and she seemed so appreciative to be invited on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renne Posted December 15, 2013 Author #21 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Thank you to everyone for all the follow-ups. It's a heart-warming story and one with a great ending, especially for those who were there when the QM2 came to her aid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capnpugwash Posted December 16, 2013 #22 Share Posted December 16, 2013 This from Cunard facebook page..... Back in September, officers and crew on board Queen Mary 2 came to the aid of Canadian solo rower Mylène Paquette after she capsized during her 130 day solo row of the Atlantic, from Halifax to Lorient in France. Following a short voyage on board our flagship Queen last week, Mylène finally got to meet Captain Kevin Oprey who was Master of QM2 the day the ship provided supplies to her at sea. On that day, the ship donated a new satellite phone and two drogue anchors, fresh fruit and vegetables, bread, pastries, chocolate, bottled water and hot drinks. But there was one thing that Captain Oprey and the team hadn’t been able to provide her with as she had requested – a blanket. So when they met on board Queen Mary 2 for the first time yesterday, Captain Oprey presented Mylène with a Cunard blanket as a souvenir of their rendezvous in the Atlantic. Captain Oprey said: “We were happy to have given assistance to Mylène and helped her recover from the damage inflicted by the storm but at Cunard we like to finish the job which is why I was so keen to meet Mylène to congratulate her on her extraordinary feat – and to present her with the blanket!” Today, Mylène gave a fascinating and inspirational insights lecture to staff at our offices in Carnival House – she talked about the inspiration behind her solo row and what happened the day she met Queen Mary 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruznTom Posted December 19, 2013 #23 Share Posted December 19, 2013 These days my "courage" consists of deciding whether or not to eat the curry in the Britannia dining room! I am a veritable coward when it comes to eating my Southern son in law's favourite food -"Grits"! You can practice by buying a box of "Grits", dumping said "grits" in the garbage and adding cinnamon and butter to the shredded box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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