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Features No-one has succeeded in kayaking the length of the remote and stormy Aleutian Islands which stretch from Russia to Alaska. Explorers Justine Curgenven and Sarah Outen set out to paddle 2,500km along the archipelago to the nearest road confronting more than 20 long crossings which separate the tiny unpopulated islands.
Sarah faces an even more formidable challenge as this is part of her round-the-world human powered journey and she has limited kayaking experience. Alone for 101 days in one of the windiest, roughest places on earth, these two women are swept away from land by unknown currents, pounded by rough seas and approached by bears.
Experiencing an edge-of-your-seat journey, they gain a rare insight into themselves, the rich wildlife and the lives of the few people who live in this harsh yet beautiful landscape.
Bay of Fundy Fun (trailer)
DVD BONUS MATERIAL:
The DVD includes a 55 minutes film festival version and a 70 minute Director's Cut version. Plus 4 bonus films including surfing at Tofino, Vancouver island with The Hurricane Riders, a stormy downwind paddle in Wales and kayaking with whales and waves in the Bay of Fundy.Reviews Awards
- Grand Prize at Graz Mountain Film Festival
- Best Spirit of Adventure Film at Sheffield Mountain Film Festival, UK
- Best Spirit of Adventure Film at L’Ecrans D’Aventure, Dijon, France
- Best Film at the Kayak Film Festival, Germany
- Best Kayaking film at the Llanberis Mountain Film Festival, UK
- Best Kayaking film at the Reel Paddling Film Festival, Canada
- Best Sea kayaking film at the Waterwalker Festival, Canada
- Best Adventure film at the Waterwalker Festival, Canada
- 2nd in People’s Choice, Kendal Mountain Film Festival, UK & at SHAFF, UK
- Finalist at Banff & Vancouver Mountain Film Festivals, Canada
Reviews
"The story of Justine and Sarah's 101 day ordeal is amazing, moving and, above all inspiring. My admiration is unbounded."
- Ranulph Fiennes"They traversed the Aleutian Islands, completing what was, in my mind, perhaps the greatest, as yet undone, technical sea kayak expedition in the world. The film is spectacular, full of high adventure, a touching friendship, and some of the most magnificent scenery on earth."
- Jon Turk"Superb filming to go with a superb adventure! Their film not only communicates the hardships and dangers of the expedition, but also conveys the rich backdrop of wildlife and culture in this region. A definite 5 stars."
- Colin Angus"Sarah and Justine make an engaging and inspiring pair. For this, an epic journey in one of the world's most inhospitable places, the relative kayaking newcomer and the experienced paddling filmmaker show what is possible through the power of unfaltering friendship and unwavering determination. A must-watch for adventure-lovers."
- Adventure Kayak magazineCountry United States Region Alaska Location Aleutians Featuring Justine Curgenven, Sarah Outen Released 2015 Duration 155 min. Quality HD, 16:9 WS, 1920x1080 Dimension (mm) 190 * 135 * 7 Shipping weight (g) 75.0000 Manufacturer Cackle TV Productions Origin United Kingdom