Boating adventures

Adventures by boat in particular self-propelled boats, like rowboats, canoes, kayaks, paddleboats and “aquatic velocipedes” aka aquatic bicycles or water bicycles.

The Kon-Tiki is a balsa wood raft with a rectangular shape with a large square sail displaying a stylized face design. The raft is made of giant balsa logs tied together with rope on top of which sits a small cabin. The ship is decorated with various flags, including Norway, Peru and the United States.

Kon-Tiki — a book that changed my life

The first true adventure story I read was Kon-Tiki, and it was then that I realized I could go on my own adventure. I didn't know the Kon-Tiki still existed until I arrived in Norway.
Cayo Real to Vieques island swim. Satellite view.

Fear of water versus fear of self

Scott swims from one island to another overcoming his fear of water and fulfilling an old dream.
Dolly Sods Wilderness panorama. Flowing boulders in the foreground followed by rows of pine trees, mountains and clouds.

Old friends never die

A heart-warming story about how our true friends never leave us even when they take that last great adventure into the sky.
Colin Angus R2AK Day 10

Race to Alaska

See live updates as Colin Angus rows/sails from BC, Canada to Alaska. Intro and Day 12 update below.
A gondola in the canals of Venice, Italy.

Explore Venice the city of water

Jacob Laukaitis is a 21–year-old digital nomad who’s been to more than 35 countries in the last 3 years. He documents his journey with video.
Scott Stoll Shuttle Bike Kit Ohio River

Scott’s World Record

I've done many things, but I don't hold any world records until now. I am the first person to ever cross state lines by riding a bicycle over a river!
Scott Stoll Shuttle Bike Kit Boat

Aquatic bicycle ride

If you didn't know, I rode a bicycle around the world, and the most popular question was: "How did you ride a bike across the ocean?" My favorite joke was to say: "I just put extra air in the tires." Now the joke has come true.
A high tech rowboat with lots of gadgets.

Team expedition rows to the North Pole

British explorer Jock Wishart and Old Pulteney Single Malt Scotch Whisky have unveiled a remarkable mission to conquer what could be one of the world’s last great "firsts" -- the first rowing attempt to one of the world’s Poles.
An underwater view of Plastiki's recycled plastic bottle hull coated in algae.

Plastiki

One of my favorite books as a kid was Kon-Tiki. Here's an interesting adventure that I've been following. Plastiki, a boat made of 12,000 plastic bottles nears end of Pacific voyage.
Around the world yacht race 01

Rounding the Horn

BT Global Challenge 2000-2001, “The World’s Toughest Yacht Race.” A 36,000 nautical mile circumnavigation of the globe against prevailing winds and currents.
David Clark onboard the Mollie Milar

The oldest person to sail solo around the world

Our reporter, Andy, meets David Clark, 75, in the Panama Canal, as he attempts to sail solo around the world.
Rich stands with his paddle next to the iconic Mississippi headwaters monument.

The Headwaters

A journey by canoe down the Mississippi River by riverboat Captain Richard A. Suleski, Jr.