On Friday 6 June 2008 New Yorker Marcus Demuth began a solo 2½ month 1,450 mile clockwise voyage around Iceland in a kayak, with the aim of raising awareness and funds for ICE-SAR – a voluntary run Icelandic sea & mountain rescue organisation. Most recently, Marcus Demuth circumnavigated Ireland in a kayak whilst raising funds for the Royal National Lifeboat Association (RNLI).
If successful in his current venture, Marcus Demuth will be the second person ever to complete this circumnavigation solo; the journey has been attempted solo twice before but completed only once. The Atlantic swells, ferocious Arctic winds and fast changing weather patterns make this a gruelling undertaking and I wish him the very best of luck on his journey….
You can follow Marcus’ progress on his expedition blog which will rely on ‘the kindness of strangers’. Visit the website to find out more!
If this venture has fuelled an interest in Iceland or sea expeditions (in larger vessels!) then please visit our website for further information regarding Iceland holidays and Polar expeditions - a truly unique way to experience a spectacular environment.
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