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Imagine an unassisted kayak journey of epic proportions from California to Hawaii – one man, one kayak, 3000 nautical miles. SOLO. Wave Vidmar, renowned adventure athlete and explorer will undertake this historic journey within days.
The 2012 Seaward Pacific Ocean Expedition is a massive undertaking. From the outset Wave will document and relay information about his expedition. You can expect live chat, real time computer mapping and responsive communications with Wave’s PR team. Over 48,000 schools worldwide have the opportunity to utilize Wave’s journey as a learning platform. Research will be carried out on marine wildlife, ocean systems and the ‘Great Pacific Garbage Dump.’ Additionally, the effect of this athletic endurance test on Wave’s body will analysed for sports’ medicine research.
Wave lives for the challenge of adventure and exploration. His life is constant training and preparation. Only one man has ever done this before and Wave’s expedition will exceed this feat both in distance and with the technology used. Wave’s vision is for education, exploration and research. From shark repelling patterns to solar powered computer systems, this expedition will redefine what can be achieved with SOLO open ocean travel.
Wave Vidmar has achieved remarkable things as an adventure athlete. During his world record setting, unassisted, Solo trip to the North Pole in 2004 he is credited with performing the longest ever high arctic swim; over 3 hours! He walked for three weeks with a crushed fibia, still pulling his equipment. From mountaineering to skydiving, from extreme snowboarding to climbing, Wave Vidmar carves his own path. At this time Wave’s focus is on his greatest passion – the Ocean. His focus, open ocean kayaking and rowing. The 2012 Seaward Pacific Ocean Expedition is the initial expedition in a series of world class oceanic crossings.
About Seaward Kayaks:
Seaward Kayaks is a Canadian manufacturer that builds the finest sea kayaks in the world. The Passat G3 that Wave Vidmar will paddle was once again voted ‘Best Double Kayak’ by Sea Kayaker Magazine, now 6 years in a row. Seaward Kayaks is proud and humbled that Wave chose its flagship craft to protect his life on this momentous journey.
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Endorphinmag
Juin 2012
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