News 2003

News 2002

Marrakech - 6 to 13 December 2003 :
As he was in Morocco for a week, Didier had a conference in Marrakech at : School Renoir of Marrakech.

More questions ???

With all young pupils.

Evian - October 17, 2003 :
On Friday 17 of October, 20h, at the " Palais des Congrès ", Didier will close this event with a conference, and "My Way, l'extraordinaire aventure" will be presented as first part, followed by a multimedia presentation.

September 2003 - Didier in the english and american press.
In his new book " Eccentric France ", Piers Letcher wrote a special chapter called " Eccentric Seafarers ", where you cand read the story of Didier Bovard, as well as the one of Gérard d'Aboville, Alain Bombard, Peggy Bouchet, Guy Delage, Benoit Lecomte, ore Philippe Monnet.
The book was published by " Brat Travel Guides " (UK), and " The Globe Pequot Press " (USA).

Bradt Travel Guides Ltd,
19 High Street, Chalfont St Peter
Bucks SL9 9QE
England

Evian - July 5 and 6, 2003 :
Didier and his Association will be part of the second Edition of " Coques et Notes 2003 " in the city of Evian-Les-Bains. People will see photos, maps, videos,
and the " My Way ". On Sunday 6 of July, 20h 30, at the " Palais des Congrès ", Didier will close this event with a conference, and "My Way, l'extraordinaire aventure" will be presented as first part, followed by a multimedia presentation.

"My Way" on the stand of "Coques et Notes".

Answering to the questions.

Canal + - 15 juillet 2003 :
Le reportage présenté le week-end de Pentecôte sur " I Télévision " sera à nouveau diffusé sur la célèbre chaîne cryptée le mardi 15 juillet à 13 heures.

"My Way" & Didier, on two French TV :
June 7 and 8, 2003, on " I Television " , 12 minutes of the adventure were broadcasted. Same on Canal + on 15 of July.

Paris, Sénat May 21, 2003 :
Nominated with others personalities for the best sportsman of 2002, Didier is invited by the "French Sénat" in Paris.

Special Price offered by the "French Sénat" to Didier Bovard,
for the two Atlantic crossings on his pedalboat.

Armoy May 16, 2003 :
Didier had a conference in Armoy, a little town located near Thonon-les-Bains and Evian, 40 km from Swizerland. "My Way, l'extraordinaire aventure" will be presented as first part, followed by a multimedia presentation.

Young pupils from Armoy-Le Lyaud.

Answering to the questions.

Le Nouvion en Thierache March 27 and 28, 2003 :
Didier will have 2 conferences in this little town located in the north of France, 35 km from the belgium border. "My Way, l'extraordinaire aventure" will be presented as first part, followed by a multimedia presentation.

Val d'Isère - 14 to 17 April 2003 :
Didier will be present at the 7th International film festival " Aventure & Découverte " to present his movie "My Way, l'extraordinaire aventure". Totally made by a friend's team, this movie is part of the official competition. People present there, during the festival, will have the opportunity to meet Didier and to discover his adventure.

Every year, during four days, Val d'Isere is the capital of Adventure by hosting adventurers and filmmakers from around the world.
For the 7th Film Festival "Adventure and Discovery"<br />11 films were selected from hundreds and projected to a large audience and a jury consisting of Bernard Giraudeau (Chairman), Nicolas Peyrac and Loïc Leferme.On this occasion, Didier Bovard presented the story of his journey,"My Way l'extraordinaire Aventure", directed by the talented and passionate Gilles Matringe .
Only non-professional film, he received a warm welcome and second place in the heart of the spectators behind a story about Australian sharks. Didier Bovard took a real pleasure to share her adventure with this film, in particular with numerous schools which included that it was not simply a movie showing the courage of a man, but the messages of the great values that He brought the respect of Nature, Friendship, Sharing, Will ... So do not hesitate to contact if you want to know the formalities for him to come tell you his extraordinary story.

Europe1 - February 25, 2003:
On live, in " Europe Sport ", weekly broadcasting between 20h00 and 22h30, Didier had a long interview with Pierre-Louis Basse.

Evian - January 18, 2003 :
Invited by the "Commission des sports de la ville d'Evian".

Young winners.

All winners.

Saturday January 11, 2003 :
Radio Show on Europe1 - During the night, between 3 and 5 AM, Didier will be invited by Max Lafontaine. He will talk about his adventure.

In the famous room "Studio Coluche".

Didier with Max Lafontaine.

  Mr. Cystic Fibrosis for the "VIRADE 2003"
    As in 2002, at the "Cité de l'eau" in Publier, Didier was Mr. Cystic Fibrosis for the "Virade de l'espoir 2003" at the "Presqu'île du Léman",
    in Exenevex.