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Professional Explorer - Author - Speaker
World-class adventure athlete and explorer, WAVE Vidmar, 48, USA, has been a life-long adventurer. Wave was destined for the water; in fact his last name, Vidmar, means ‘to look at the ocean.’ Encouraged by his parents to explore his own path in life, Wave began exploring at the age of 5. He would jump on any bus that would stop and see where he ended up. And he always made it home!
Wave is most noted for his North Pole Solo 2004 expedition which brought him to the top of the world. He set several world records in the process, including for the longest swim in the high Arctic - over 3 hours!
Wave’s 2012 Seaward Pacific Expedition will be the largest open ocean crossing ever attempted in a kayak, estimated at 3000 nautical miles. With over 35 years of kayaking and sailing experience. Wave has already explored over 800 miles of coastline for the Pacific Coast Visual Record Project, to support environmental conservation.
Growing up on the rugged Mendocino Coastline of California has prepared Wave for the physical and mental ordeal he will face in the 2012 Seaward Pacific Expedition. For Wave it’s not just the challenge, it’s about the benefit he can provide through research, education and awareness. Ocean crossing in a kayak presents unique challenges, but Wave, the son of a rocket scientist, thrives on solving the technical aspects of expedition planning.
Beyond being an athlete and explorer, Wave always works hard to promote a message of positive thinking and action, “We are all so much more capable than we realize.”
WAVE has spoken to thousands in schools, organizations and businesses events worldwide.
For more information please contact:
Nick Horscroft
Director of Communications
Seaward Kayaks Canada
nick.h@seawardkayaks.com
1-250-246-2223