Running To Stand Still
Published January 6, 2011 | 
And so she woke up / Woke up from where she was / Lying still
Said I gotta do something /About where we’re going
– U2
Freya Hoffmeister announced her intention to circumnavigate ALL of South America today right on the heels of Justine Curgenven and Barry Shaws arrival in Chile to attempt their circumnavigation of Tierra del Fuego. Freya’s trip will be broken up into 2, 7-8 month sections that will extend over 4 calendar years. Her intent is to complete the journey in 2014 just before her 50th birthday. You can read more on her blog right here.
Thoughts?
*Photo: The prehistoric Cueva de las Manos, or Cave of Hands, in Argentina by Mariano
You Must Be Trippin!
Published January 4, 2011 | 
All along the icy wastes there are faces smiling in the gloom.
Roll up roll down, Feeling unwound? Step into the viewing room.
The cameras were all around. We’ve got you taped; you’re in the play.
– tull
Our friends Justine & Barry, or as they are officially called “Expedition Paddlers, Justine Curgenven and Barry Shaw” have arrived in Punta Arenas. As you can see in the license plate above, Punta Arenas is in Chile. Cool. Justine and Barry are preparing to circumnavigate Tierra del Fuego by sea kayak… that is.. when their sea kayaks actually arrive.. but that’s another story! Tierra del Fuego is an archipelago (or island group) that makes up the southern tip of South America. Continue reading
Given Up The Drink
Published December 31, 2010 | 
And I like pints of Guinness / As Billy used to say
It rained so fucking much here / That well drink away the day
– The Bollox
In May of 2011 Harry Whelan, Chris Millington and Jeff Allen will be aiming to beat the record for the fastest 1,000 mile circumnavigation of Ireland which now sits at 33 days. According to their website, the reason for taking aim at the record is to get around and back before giving in to the temptation of the Guinness after having “sort of” given up the drink recently. (Um, yeah.. no comment..) Not everyone knows what kayaks they’ll be paddling yet, but it sounds like most will be opting for Rockpool’s new Taran. For more information you can visit the Team Expedition Paddler website at www.ExpeditionPaddler.com
** Image: Giants Causeway. Ireland. Photo by Petr Brož.
15 kayakers missing in Greenland, Now Found
Published August 11, 2010 | 
A shot of the West Greenland Fjords I took a couple years ago during a fly over..
Reports were going out this morning of 15 kayakers that became lost in a storm along the coast of Eastern Greenland today. About an hour ago reports came through that they have been all found safe and sound. Greenland is a very popular destination for paddlers and adventurers for exactly the same reason it can be so dangerous.. It’s big, cold, storms can come out of nowhere, and often help is just not all that swift in coming. Obviously everyone in the paddling community will be happy to hear every one came out of this one ok!
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2fur
Published July 30, 2010 | 
Just in case you haven’t seen it else where, there are 2 days left on CackleTV’s 2 for $45 DVD Sale. If you’re new to the website or have taken one of my classes, this is where you get those cool This Is The Sea DVDs I’ve told you about, and at the moment you can save a little cash. Cackle is going to be introducing more featured products and specials in the coming months.. so keep an eye out for that as well.
– End of Pitch! 
Marcus Demuth, Windscreen.
Published July 29, 2010 | 
sometimes you’re the windshield / sometimes you’re the bug
sometimes it all comes together baby / sometimes you’re a fool in love
sometimes you’re the louisville slugger / sometimes you’re the ball
sometimes it all comes together baby… – Dire Straits
I‘ve written about Marcus Demuth before. More than many expedition paddlers out there he’s had his share of ups and downs. Yet no matter what happens, it seems he’s right there ready to give things another go as well. So even though he kept things a bit quiet this time around, he still went out and did something few people have ever done. He paddled solo around Great Britain. Continue reading
Look at your children / See their faces in golden rays
Don’t kid yourself they belong to you / They’re the start of a coming race
The earth is a bitch / We’ve finished our news / Homosapiens have outgrown their use
All the strangers came today / And it looks as though they’re here to stay
– bowie
If you’ve been following along you’ll know that paddlers Justine Curgenven & Barry Shaw have had to take a few days of RR from their attempt to circumnavigate Tierra del Fuego on the southern tip of South America. The reason? Barry has been suffering some painful tendinitis due to overly tight drysuit seals around his wrists. Now I can guess that “off-the-grid” they’ve received all sorts of advice from the folks who made Barry’s drysuit. I also think they got a little covert commentary from a rep or two. Now what I was wondering was, that with all the emphasis on social media these days, wouldn’t you think various reps or manufacturers would have jumped in and offered some thoughts and ideas on their blog or Facebook as well? Continue reading →