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This is the Sea III

Justine Curgenven is at it again and is soon to release another volume in her This is the Sea series. You can pre-order your copy here.

Featuring the 40 minute film ‘Epics In Ice’ - the dramatic tale of 3 Australians who paddle 800km down the Antarctic Peninsula in incredibly challenging conditions. They encounter winds so strong that they fear for their lives, they're trapped by moving ice and are plagued by injuries. This documentary is equally terrifying and hilarious as the team cope with their many hazards with good humor. It’s all worth it for the beauty and wildlife in one of the true last wildernesses.

Fantastic seakayaking action including loops, swims and sweet surfs on the meaty ‘Falls of Lora’ tidal race in Scotland. You will be talking about this for weeks!

A rare insight into the legendary Paul Caffyn, who has circumnavigated practically everything including Australia, New Zealand, Great Britain, Japan, and Alaska! Footage of Paul in New Zealand’s Marlborough Sounds & Alaska, and a fascinating interview.

Underwater rolling footage of Cheri Perry and Freya Hoffmeister, 2 of the worlds best Greenland style rollers. The 2 women give an insight into their very different motivations. Cheri performs the straight jacket roll, while Freya shows her famous headstand in the kayak.

Justine Curgenven’s expedition to the dramatic Faroe Islands in Europe. Fairytale scenery including the world’s tallest vertical cliff and thousands of sea birds. Gales break her tent, tidal races and fog challenge her on the water and local people invite her into their homes. Experience eating raw sheep and hunting for puffins.

The beautiful Shetland islands in Scotland - including a trip to remote Foula, an open crossing in a thunder storm, paddling with wildlife and exploring caves.

Beach surfing in New Zealand. (This is sure to get the interest of our resident explorer Jason "Kiwi" Goldstein!)

‘Double Trouble’ in Wales, as some of Britain's best seakayakers try to transfer their skills to double seakayaks, with mixed results!

Published with permission from Justin Curgenven..

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Andrew McAuley - Take Two

After prudently abandon his first attempt to cross the Tasman Sea due to an issue with his cockpit being too cold to allow for him to rest, Andrew McAuley departed yesterday for a second attempt on the crossing. Here's an excerpt from his website:

"Customs officials stamped Andrew out of the country and he departed the shores of Fortescue Bay, Tasmania, at about 3.30 this afternoon, with light westerlies to push him off shore. The forecast is looking great for the next few days, so he should be able to settle into a good rhythm and get some miles under his belt."

We look forward to following his adventure and wish him the best of luck!

Published with permission from Andrew McAuley.

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Explorers Tip - Protecting Hands in Cold Weather

We thought this might be a good time, considering the cold weather we've been experiencing here in the Pacific Northwest, to pass on this tip to protect your hands. Although most of us protect our hands while paddling, paddlers often forget about their hands once they hit the beach. Carry a set a dry and warm gloves in a small drybag where you can change into them as soon as you hit the beach. You'll find it much easier to unload your boat and do other chores with a set of dry and warm hands.