Geronim crosses finish line at Ushant

by Geronimo media on 21 Mar 2003 At 04:58:11 GMT today (05:58 French time), the Cap Gemini and Schneider Electric trimaran crossed the finish line off the island of Ushant after 68 days, 1 hour, 58 minutes and 2 seconds at sea, propelled by a weak northerly breeze and a favourable spring tide, which is unusually high during this Equinoctial period.

These were Olivier de Kersauson's first words after crossing the line:

'Our work is done. We're all very keen to get home, but there is a certain regret about leaving a life we are so passionate about. A round-the-world voyage is completely absorbing and occupies every moment of your time. Nevertheless, we are happy to be reunited with our partners, friends, families and all those we love, and to have completed this Jules Verne Trophy attempt, which was lost once we passed the Azores. We've had a very strange Jules Verne Trophy voyage and I wouldn't wish the conditions we've seen on anyone. It's wearing, it's sad and it creates a dispiriting feeling of powerlessness'.

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