While his body was never recovered, the camera tapes from his kayak were and they form the basis of this moving and questioning portrait of a complex man, his family, his supporters and his attempt to conquer the ferocious Tasman Sea. This gripping and compelling film chronicles Andrew McAuley’s quest to become the first person to kayak solo from Australia to New Zealand across one of the wildest and loneliest stretches of ocean on Earth.Having survived a harrowing and torturous month at sea, conquering monstrous swells and terrifying storms, McAuley lost his life only a day from completing his journey. Some of the films being screened over three evenings include: We’re very grateful to MEC for their title support and to our presenting sponsors One Ocean Expeditions and Michael Green Architecture, along with our supporting sponsors the Georgia Strait Alliance, Deep Cove Canoe and Kayak, Denman Island Chocolate, and our media sponsor, the Georgia Straight newspaper.” “We think that this year’s films will leave audiences breathless. “The VFOF’s goal is to inspire and stimulate audiences to explore, and get excited about their relationship with the ocean”, says Peter Alfred, VFOF’s founder. Each evening’s screenings will be introduced by world-renowned speakers including Canadian adventurers Kevin Vallely and Frank Wolf. Adventure, surf and the Antarctic environment are the themes of this year’s multimedia event and film competition, which once again has attracted local and international filmmakers and presenters. VANCOUVER – Returning for its fifth season, the Vancouver Festival of Ocean Films (VFOF) will open its doors to the SFU Goldcorp Theatre on June 3, 4 and 5. VANCOUVER FESTIVAL OF OCEAN FILMS – OPENS DOORS FOR 5 TH YEAR The discussion on kayak-cockpit-design continues.If you haven’t heard, the Vancouver Festival of Ocean Films starts tomorrow… Tuesday Jat the SFU Goldcorp Theatre.19-21 september: It's party time! NKB 75 years.Surf-session with KV Wyrda - Epic Surf Ski Kayaks.Smiles for Moldova -Jörgen has made it!.The High School of kayaking with Oscar Chalupsky.Early Saturday-morning: KVDRV Canoe Polo Training.However National NG-TV-Schedules may be different? Until then: watch the trailer -breathtaking, shivering.
#Watch solo lost at sea tv
NG TV schedules are rather inscrutable: according to the website next airing is on Sunday, October 12th.
A pity but programs on National Geographic TV are continuously repeated. They form the basis of this moving and questioning portrait of a complex man, his family, his supporters and his attempt to conquer the ferocious Tasman Sea."
His body was never recovered, but the camera tapes from his kayak were. Having survived a harrowing and torturous month at sea, conquering monstrous swells and terrifying storms, McAuley lost his life only a day from completing his journey. On February 9, New Zealand maritime authorities received his distress call. NG-website: "On January 11, 2007, Andrew McAuley set out on his quest to become the first person to kayak from Australia to New Zealand across one of the wildest and loneliest stretches of ocean on Earth. Surfing the web yesterday I discovered the announcement (on National Geographic) of the documentary "Solo - Lost at sea" about Andrew McAuleys' tragically ended crossing of the Tasman Sea last year.
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