Richard Kohler
@AdventureRich
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South African waterman -Solo Surfski/Kayak, Yachtsman, Adventurer, Coach & Speaker. Guinness World Record - solo kayak South Africa to Brazil unsupport
Cape Town, South Africa
Joined September 2010
Guess who's back? Back again. Shady's back, tell a friend. Guess who's back? Guess who's back? Amazing what a good wash, shave and haircut can do đ #richardkohler #htfu #oceanx
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Richard's first time in a motor vehicle this year, on his way to get his passport stamped. Welcome to Brazil Bem-vindo ao Brasil #htfu #Richardkohler #oceanx
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Making my way down the Bahia shore. Next point is the lighthouse black/white at the entrance to the Bay. Waiting for my welcoming party to join me as I make the final dash to Proto da Barra. #htfu #richardkohler #oceanx
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You can track Richard's final sprint to Salvador here https://t.co/XyK4gdSBh4
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Now this is something to smile about! My last sunrise on day 63... ETA 3pm SA time, 10am local time in Salvador. Watch this space... #oceanx #richardkohler #htfu
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My goal of raising HALF A MILLION Rand for Operation Smile has not only been achieved thanks to the generosity of everyone who has donated, but we have surpassed this goal! We have raised an incredible R503,521, changing 92 childrenâs lives forever.
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Day 62: The Race For full post click on link This will be my final blog while at sea. My next blog will be after my arrival. Nothing about the crossing had anything to do with a race, but the final two days have turned into a race against time and tide.
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Day 61: ETA The estimated time of arrival is something everyone wants to know. I don't blame them at all but it is one of those things that changes. #htfu #richardkohler #oceanx
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Humidity through the roof. It was a very calm day with a slight ENE wind which, once up to paddling speed, could no longer be felt. Inside the cabin it was unbearable, especially if a squall was...
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We are in the final stages. 140km to go, and Richard is moving quickly and in great spirits. Right now his ETA is 15h00 at the entrance. #htfu #richardkohler #oceanx
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Day 60: Carnival is calling Click on link for full blog post. The excitement on Osiyeza is palpable. Two and a half days to go. ETA Sunday afternoon/evening Brazil time. #OceanX #htfu #RichardKohler
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The excitement on Osiyeza is palpable. Freshwater usage has gone through the roof. The crew have started to scrub off two monthsâ worth of grime. The air is filled with sweet perfume, manly musk...
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Day 59: the beauty in nature Click on link for full post. The wildlife I have experienced has surpassed all my other Atlantic crossings. I get to watch each blue bottle or tiny specks of plankton shimmering in the sunlight slowly move past me. #htfu
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A full 24 hours without a rain squall. How novel! Â The conditions have been very calm. Almost no swell and a light Easterly wind. With these conditions, I am not quite hitting the 100km daily...
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400km out from Salvador, Weather Router Rob gives us an update on the approach as Richard arrives in Brazil. #OceanX #htfu #RichardKohler #OpSmile
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Day 58: Big news My lovely wife Judy is coming to Brazil! How lekker is this? With the help of friends and family, they got her a ticket. Ah, I can't wait to see her on the dockside. #OceanX #htfu #RichardKohler
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Big news. Â My lovely wife Judy is coming to Brazil! How lekker is this? With the help of friends and family, they got her a ticket. Ah, I canât wait to see her on the dockside. I hope she is strong...
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Day 57: Dishwasher duties Click link for full story. Washing dishes must be one of life's great wastes of time, yet an unfortunate necessity. #htfu #richardkohler #oceanx
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Day 54: Sooty Terns Click on blog link for full story. #htfu #richardkohler #oceanx
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Having crossed another timeline and moved four hours behind South Africa, I noted that there are no real celebrations when crossing lines of Longitude. The celebrations are mostly geared towards...
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These are the suggested routes from the different weather models for reaching Salvador. They consider Osiyeza's performance in different conditions and what lies ahead based on forecasts. This shows Richard's expected position or Wednesday next week. #htfu #richardkohler #oceanx
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Day 53: AIS Error Full blog post on my website. I noticed a red error light intermittently lighting up on the AIS unit last night. That's a little concerning as I am coming up to some busy traffic near Salvador. #htfu #RichardKohler #OceanX
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Finally, a clear sky to start the day. Still lots of moonlight. I was up at 4 am, and instead of reading to fall asleep, I jumped outside and put 2 hours of magnificent paddling in just my board...
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The countdown has begun! 10 days 1000 km to go R290,220 raised for Operation Smile 53 smiles changed forever! Can we get to 70 smiles before I get to Brazil? 17 more smiles to go! Click here to make a difference. @OpSmileSA #opsmile
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Day 52: Short and sweet Today was just rain squall, one after the other. I have another milestone to celebrate soon. Passing the 1000km to go mark. About 10 days, and I am eyeing the 19th as a good day to arrive. #OceanX #htfu #RichardKohler
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The day started early. 3 am. Could not get back to sleep. Grrr. Grabbed the kindle and thought that I would get the sleep to come. It usually did. An hour later, I was still reading. Ok, letâs do...
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Day 51: Stop theif The tranquillity of being out here has allowed my mind to wander; this morning I bumped into a memory that I had not visited for a while. Maybe there was some relation to the long line fishing stealing from the ocean and today's memory. https://t.co/OoljaPRiyp
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It started as usual, with my alarm blaring, âDo you like American musicâ Violent Femmes, reminding me that in 5 minutes, it was scheduled time with the shore team. I flick the Thales VesseLINK switch...
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