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Adventurous
Experiences
'The Shack'
Ballabrooie
Patrick Road
St Johns
Isle of Man
IM4 3BR
Telephone:
(01624) 843034
Mobile: (07624) 406655
E-Mail Us
Two
very successful expeditions to Vancouver Island were completed in
2007:
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 battled 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 (LINK) double kayaks can be used for longer expeditions and are faster than the higher volume, more cumbersome doubles on the market. Sponsors included:
View the expedition
blog at: http://horrendousexperiences.blogspot.com
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 View photo's
from
Isle of Man Youth Expedition – July/August 2007
Our ongoing Youth Scholarship and Development Program, (part of our commitment to raising the level of outdoor skills and safety on the Island), provides scholarships (including a year of vigorous training, throughout the winter as well as the summer months) for a group of Manx students to partake in an overseas expedition, every two years. Places are offered to ‘6th form’ pupils from the Island’s Secondary Schools, for those who show immense enthusiasm and have the dedication to complete the comprehensive training, in Sea Kayaking, Mountain walking, Rock Climbing, Navigation, Teamwork and Expedition Planning. Previous expedition members have also used the trip and its training to complete their Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award. The 2007 expedition team was made up of students from Ramsey Grammar High School and Queen Elizabeth II High School. The group trained hard on their skills, (particularly sea kayaking) forming a tightly knit team. They also worked towards personal performance awards. Another part of the challenge for the group was raising money towards their travel costs.
Following a very successful circumnavigation of the Isle of Man at Easter, the team spent three weeks on expedition (self sufficient and predominantly wild camping) completing an 8 day remote sea kayak expedition around Cape Scott, a 4 day mountain hiking expedition in Strathcona National Park, and a 4 day residential on Orcas Island. View photos of the 2007 Youth Expedition
Congratulations
to Sam Murphy, who upon completion
of this expedition, began working for Adventurous Experiences
full time as Assistant Coach.
Norway 2009 Preparations are now underway for the 2009 Youth Expedition to Norway.
All secondary schools on the Isle of Man will be informed, and during 2008 students will be given the opportunity to partake in initial group training sessions. From this group, the small team will be selected, trained and assessed in their preparation for Norway 2009!
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