The Pacific Alone

The Untold Story of Kayaking's Boldest Voyage

Autori

• Dave Shively

Parametri

• 184 pagine
• 7 ore di lettura

• Biografie e pensieri
• Mappe e viaggi
• Natura, animali
• Saggistica
• Turismo / Viaggi

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The narrative chronicles Ed Gillet's extraordinary solo kayak journey from California to Hawaii in the summer of 1987, marking a historic achievement in adventure sports. Facing numerous challenges, including a broken rudder and dwindling supplies, Gillet persevered to reach Maui on the 63rd day, just days after exhausting his food. Dave Shively vividly recounts this remarkable tale, drawing from exclusive access to Gillet's logs and personal interviews, highlighting the resilience and determination of an iconic adventurer.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2021

(In brossura)