With a Sailboard, She Conquers Indian Ocean
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From Times Wire Reports
Frenchwoman Raphaela le Gouvello became the first person to windsurf across the Indian Ocean, landing on the French island of La Reunion after spending 60 days at sea on a specially designed 23-foot board.
Le Gouvello, 46, set out April 9 from Exmouth in northwestern Australia and windsurfed about 4,000 miles. Her board capsized twice, but she had help from an escort team.
