Today’s highlights include 40 minutes of high definition video footage of Ben Stookesberry and Chris Korbulic kayaking in India and an article by Roz Savage highlighting characteristics of successful ocean rowers.

1. James Ketchell makes final preparations for this years Atlantic Rowing Race and thankfully lands a sponsorship deal with Speedo.
2. Mick Dawson and Chris Martin reached San Francisco on 13 November 09 having rowed unsupported from Japan. 189 days of hardship, rowing in 2-3 hour shifts, 24 hours a day they covered a staggering 4,500 miles as the crow flies, but with all the wind and currents they have actually rowed about 6,930 miles in total.
3. Greg Kolodziejzyk has put together an excellent article detailing the reasons that previous ocean rowing expeditions have failed. He goes on to discuss possible strategies for handling each situation as he prepares for his challenge of pedaling 4300km from Canada to Hawaii in a human powered boat.
4. Douglas Wilcox has some beautiful sea kayaking pictures taken exploring the coastline and mountains of Scotland.
5. Global Paddlers Thanks for this great kayaking video.
   
   
6. Sea kayaking at night An excellent article covering all aspects of night kayaking from equipment through to safety precautions.
7. Matthew Grey expedition coordinator for Plastiki an ambitious project to build a boat out of plastic bottles and sail from San Francisco to Sydney gives interview on progress to National Geographic
8. Ben Stookesberry and Chris Korbulic attempt a complete self supported kayaking descent of the Twang Chu River in a remote area of India. This fantastic article includes over 40 minutes of high definition video footage of this extreme kayaking expedition.
9. Roz Savage discusses the 7 habits that bring success for wannabe ocean rowers. If you are training or tempted by ocean rowing this article is a must read.
10. Lewis Pugh Arctic swimming video.
    
    

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