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Circumnavigation – New Record! May 2007
In May 2007, there was a new record laid down for the Circumnavigation of Vancouver Island in a Sea Kayak. Two kayakers; Keirron Tastagh (Adventurous Experiences, IOM) and Jeff Norville (Portland, US) had never met before, paddled a double kayak 700 miles around Vancouver Island, broke all existing times, finishing in 19 and a half days! The duo paddled a pink kayak in an effort to raise both awareness and funds for Breast Cancer. The idea was inspired by mutual friend and fellow paddler, Ginni Callahan, who triumphed over breast cancer last autumn.
This was achieved in a Sea Kayaking UK 'Triton' double kayak (previous records – 26 days in a double and 28 days in a single kayak) and proved that the sleek and very manoeuvrable Sea Kayaking UK Triton double kayaks can be used for longer expeditions and are fast as well!
Sponsors included:
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| Sea Kayaking UK | http://www.seakayakinguk.com |
| Kokatat Watersports Wear | http://www.kokatat.com |
| Lendal | http://www.lendal.com |
| Reed Chillcheater Clothing | http://www.chillcheater.com |
| Johnson Outdoors | http://www.johnsonoutdoors.com |
| Kari-Tek | http://www.kari-tek.co.uk |
| Body Boat Blade International | http://www.bodyboatblade.com |
| Canadian Affair | http://www.canadianaffair.com |
| NUUN – Active hydration electrolyte tablets |
View the expedition blog at: http://horrendousexperiences.blogspot.com
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(caption from Manx Independent, Friday, November 2, 2007, after one of Keirron’s presentations) |
Keirron is giving presentations on the Trip, including stunning photographs, video footage and discussions, around the UK and Abroad for Breakthrough Breast Cancer, and has so far raised more than £1000 (including online donations).
If interested in hosting and or sponsorship or charity donations by cheque or cash please contact:
keirron@adventurousexperiences.com
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Albums, videos, quotes and activity descriptions from the 2007 Circumnavigation Record expedition coming soon...
