July 27th, 2010
Manhattan Kayak Co. coach and guide
Marcus Demuth finished his circumnavigation of Great Britain yesterday, Sunday, July 25, 2010 in 80 days, a record for a solo circumnavigation, 7 days faster than Nigel Dennis and Paul Caffyn’s circumnavigation in 1980, and matching the existing record circumnavigation of a trio of 3 British paddlers in 2005.
The expedition started with 2 days off due to gale force winds only 4 hours after launch on May 6th in Skegness, on the East Coast of Great Britain. However, the weather improved quickly and provided most of the time the low winds a UK circumnavigation needs in order to be successful. Since 2005, all 12 attempts to circumnavigate the UK by kayak proved unsuccessful due to bad weather.Thus, despite being tired and having a sore bumm, Marcus is relieved that the 2,540 Mile expedition is complete.
Marcus likes to thank the countless people he met along the way who helped to make this expedition to make a success, and who brightened his day after a rainy day, or a day full of headwinds by opening their homes and refridgerators for Marcus.
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July 22nd, 2010
Hello Manhattan Paddlers,
Please Check Schedule above for two FULL MOON paddles on Saturday and Sunday.. The Current strength will be a 2-2+ so this is best for experienced paddlers or solid beginners joined in double seater kayaks. BRING headlamps ( preferably water resistant or waterproof). This is a GREAT tour that happens once a month if lucky.
FUN IN SUN tours are in in full swing so please call or register online in advance to make sure you get your space!
Also big Governors Island Tour (REPLACES “RED HOOK” Tour on Schedule) as part of NY WATER DAY festival!! Only Governors Island Tour this year! Experienced paddlers only.
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July 15th, 2010
Hello Paddlers,
If you are Paddle Fit and ready for one of the big ones , sign up for The Manhattan Circumnavigation this weekend. They are offered once a month on average so don’t miss out … This really is the Iconic Epic one day paddle journey in this area and if you’ve been thinking about it or it has been awhile since your last one, here’s the chance.. Remember, to bring a good lunch, snack , plenty of water, hat, sunglasses, sunblock…Its 7-8 hours and 28 miles long…
PS.. For strong intermediate paddlers and above who have already paddled substantially this season.
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