Cyril Derreumaux completed a solo kayak🛶 journey across the Atlantic Ocean🌊, becoming the first person to kayak alone across both the Pacific and Atlantic. His 71-day, 14-hour, and 57-minute journey from the Canary Islands to Martinique faced numerous challenges. He tells Shane Hewitt that the initial weeks brought seasickness, sleep deprivation, and physical strain from long paddling hours, compounded by unpredictable winds. His custom-built kayak, "Valentine," equipped with a cabin, solar panels, and a pedal system, aided his journey. While later weather improved, saltwater exposure caused persistent blisters and sores, worsened by a broken water maker on day 55. He also encountered large Sargassum seaweed patches near the Caribbean. Despite these hardships, Derreumaux maintained a positive attitude through music and updates from his brother, finally completing his journey with his family meeting him for the last leg. More about Cyril here: https://www.cyrilderreumaux.com/