By Oar and Paddle - Illustrated Talk with Simon Osboune

By Oar and Paddle – Illustrated Talk with Simon Osboune

Join Sea Kayaker and Atlantic rower Simon Osbourne for an illustrated talk about his ocean adventures.

Simon Osbourne

UK & Ireland circumnavigation
Madagascar
South Korea
Atlantic Crossing

In 2002 Simon became the youngest person to circumnavigate Great Britain by sea kayak in 112 days.

He subsequently completed a solo circumnavigation of Ireland in 6 weeks.

Moving into warmer waters Simon spent 4 months attempting to become the first person to circumnavigate Madagascar. In 2011 Simon with Marin Medak became the first people to paddle the coastline of South Korea.

His most recent expedition was to row across the Atlantic as part of a four man crew in 45 days.

Fish for supper

Join us for an exciting insight to Simon’s adventures.

Friday 18 March. 7.30.pm

St Helier Yacht Club, Westward room.

Tickets. £8 if bought in advance. Buy online

£10 on the door.

Or, email Derek to reserve tickets.

About derek

Derek Hairon is a British Canoeing level 5 coach (sea) and sea kayak leader guide and assessor.
Derek is the first nationally endorsed British Canoeing accredited guide in Jersey. The British Canoeing kayak guide endorsement supports and recognises the additional skills required when fulfilling a guiding role on sea kayak tours and expeditions worldwide.
Over 49 years of sea kayaking experience. Expeditions to circumnavigate Ireland by kayak, Outer Hebrides, Aland Islands, Faeroe Islands and Alaska. Plus, lots of sea and surf kayaking in the UK. White water-kayaking expeditions in Nepal to paddle the Tamur and Marsyandi Rivers.
Derek wrote Sit-on-top Kayak. A Beginner’s Manual (Pesda Press). It is now in its second reprint and is also translated into French. He is the author of the Channel Island and South East Coast Sea Kayaking guidebook (Pesda Press).