My First Wild Island Adventure

My First Wild Island Adventure

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Manser, Riaan
LAPA Publishers
EAN: 9780637001861
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In July 2009, Manser set another world first when he became the first person to circumnavigate the worlds fourth largest island, Madagascar, by kayak - also alone and unaided. This colossal journey, which saw him paddle 5000km in eleven months, was, he said, considerably more demanding, both physically and mentally. Conquering extreme loneliness whilst enduring treacherous conditions like pounding seas, cyclones and an unrelenting sun which, combined with salt water, almost pickled him alive. During his circumnavigation he had many memorable close encounters with Madagascars marine life humpback whales breaching metres away from his kayak, giant leatherback turtles gliding alongside him and even having his boat rammed by a shark. Riaan travelled around Madagascar during a period of extreme political turmoil and he landed up in prison 5 times, the last time being 3 nights on suspicion of carrying out mercenary activities. In April 2010, Mansers efforts were rewarded with his second accolade, &quote;Out There Adventurer of the Year 2009&quote; and &quote;Around Madagascar on my Kayak&quote;, his book recounting his amazing feat, also received acclaim.
EAN 9780637001861
ISBN 0637001869
Binding Ebook
Publisher LAPA Publishers
Publication date July 15, 2023
Pages 120
Language English
Authors Manser, Riaan
Illustrators Tee, Martinus van