Adrian Flanagan is about to set sail on the final leg of the Alpha Global Expedition. Success will see Flanagan become the first solo yachtsman to complete a ‘vertical’ circumnavigation of the earth. The last part of the voyage is a 1,600 mile stretch from Mehamn in northern Norway to The Royal Southern Yacht Club [...]
Russian Northern Sea Route near Ostrov Peschanyy Photo: Adrian Flanagan Alpha Global Expedition CLASSIFICATION societies ABS and the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) are to jointly develop of classification rules for Arctic LNG Carriers under a wide ranging cooperative agreement between the two IACS members. BB.firetrench.com broadlyrisks.firetrench.com agx.firetrench.com ftnews.firetrench.com ftd.firetrench.com
This is an important book, not least because it presents a view for reason which has been censored in many countries. The author begins by saying that his three previous books, in different genre, were published eagerly by British publishers, but that this latest book was flatly rejected by every British publisher even with the [...]
Adrian with Benji and Gabriel at La Pirogue, Mauritius Gabriel’s first sailing lesson Gabriel and Louise Adrian and Benji in the canoe In an article published in the Telegraph at the end of last year asking well known adventurers what they were dreaming of having for Christmas, Adrian described the holiday we have just had. www.mauritius.net I have been staying [...]
Adrian and Louise Flanagan visited the Royal Lymington Yacht Club on Wednesday 27 February and gave a very interesting talk on Adrian’s vertical circumnavigation. Some 120 members were present and the talk went down extremely well. A lot of interest was shown in particular in his adventures - such as being swept overboard [...]
“In October 2005, adventurer Adrian Flanagan set sail on the Alpha Global Expedition, a single-handed ‘vertical’ circumnavigation. In May this year, he will complete the last part of this spectacular expedition, from Norway to the south of England. As Adrian has new plans after the expedition, White Whale Yachtbrokers from Holland is honoured to offer [...]
Adrian arrives on the main stage for his presentation Matt, Owain, Toby and Rob from Kemp Sails Adrian and Louise with Karen, John and Will Curry from Hydrovane
Adrian will be giving a 30 minute presentation on the Main Stage at The Collins Stewart London Boat Show on Sunday 20th January at [...]
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