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Relentless: A Story of Grit and Endurance from the First Person to Kayak the Tasman Solo
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Relentless: A Story of Grit and Endurance from the First Person to Kayak the Tasman Solo
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Scott Donaldson
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:272 | Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 155 |
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Category/Genre | True Stories of Heroism, Endurance and Survival Sports and outdoor recreation Canoeing and kayaking |
ISBN/Barcode |
9781775541455
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Classifications | Dewey:797.1224092 |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
HarperCollins Publishers (New Zealand)
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Imprint |
HarperCollins Publishers (New Zealand)
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Publication Date |
22 July 2019 |
Publication Country |
New Zealand
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Description
The story of Scott Donaldson's relentless journey to be the first person to cross the Tasman sea solo in a kayak Unpredictable and unforgiving, the Tasman Sea is one of the most hostile stretches of water in the world. An Australian adventurer attempted to kayak across in 2007, disappearing without a trace. In 2018 Kiwi adventurer Scott Donaldson spent two months alone at sea to achieve a world first. It was his third attempt, having fallen a heartbreaking 80 kilometres short in 2014. Donaldson's world first is an inspirational story of dogged perseverance, true Kiwi grit and relentless endurance.
Author Biography
Scott Donaldson is a former triathlete, Coast-to-Coast competitor, Ironman coach, mentor and competitor in a myriad of sports. He began as a swimmer to strengthen his lungs, after having life-threatening asthma as a child. Scott's son also has asthma, and his father died aged 42 from a heart attack, and so Scott has made fitness a life priority. Formerly from Rotorua, Donaldson moved to Coffs Harbour in Australia to organise the campaign to cross the Tasman solo in a kayak.
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