Montrealer Mylne Paquette finishes solo row across Atlantic

Quebec rower Mylne Paquette is arriving inLorient, France, after a solo journey across the Atlantic Ocean.

Paquette is the first North American to row solo,from west to east, across the North Atlantic.

She left Halifax just over four months ago in aspecially designed 7.3-metre boat propelled only byPaquetteand the currents.

At about 11:09 a.m. CET (5:09 a.m. ET)Paquettecrossed the finish line in the northwest of France.

As she was being pulled to shore by a tugboat,Paquette spoke with CBC Daybreak host Mike Finnerty about her experience.

Im quite excited, she said.

Im feeling weak, really weak but Im so excited and I guess that Im proud, Paquette said.

Im used to being alone Im going to have some nice food in several minutes. So Im looking forward to eating.

Paquette thanked those who had helped her along the way.

Queen Mary 2 lends a hand

In September, the rowergot a helping hand from the worlds largest ocean liner the Queen Mary 2.

Paquettecapsized and lost some key items, including her anchor, iPhone and satellite phone, after she was hit by the remnants of Hurricane Humberto.

The Queen Mary 2 received her call for assistance and agreed tohelp out the young rower.

The crew donated food and supplies, including a new satellite phone and two anchors.

Video: Mylne Paquettearrives inLorient, France