Relentless: A Story of Grit and Endurance from the First Person to Kayak the Tasman Solo

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Relentless: A Story of Grit and Endurance from the First Person to Kayak the Tasman Solo
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Scott Donaldson
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:272
Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 155
Category/GenreTrue Stories of Heroism, Endurance and Survival
Sports and outdoor recreation
Canoeing and kayaking
ISBN/Barcode 9781775541455
ClassificationsDewey:797.1224092
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher HarperCollins Publishers (New Zealand)
Imprint HarperCollins Publishers (New Zealand)
Publication Date 22 July 2019
Publication Country New Zealand

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.