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Tierra del Fuego

An attempt to complete a world-first kayaking trip 1000 miles around Isla Grande in Patagonia. Shipping delays, a stolen kayak and storm force winds challenge the team.

By Justine Curgenven

Justine Curgenven · 2022 · 52 min

Synopsis

"Tierra Del Fuego", a film of a world-first 1000 mile paddle around the remote and windswept island of "Isla Grande" in Patagonia won "Best Seakayaking Film" in both the 2013 Reel Paddling Film Festival & the 2013 Waterwalker Film Festival & was a finalist at "Kendal Mountain Film Festival". A British couple are trying to become the first people to sea kayak 1,000 miles around the remote & windswept island of "Isla Grande" in ‘Tierra del Fuego’ at the end of the world. Shipping delays, a stolen kayak & endless red tape challenge them on land while incessant winds, rough seas & tendonitis threaten their safety & success on the water. Glaciers tumble into the sea in this wild & beautiful landscape where sea lions, whales & albatrosses far outnumber people. Share the highs and lows of this challenging world-first adventure, while meeting some of the interesting people who survive in this harsh environment.

Director
Justine Curgenven
Production
Justine Curgenven
Year
2022
Runtime
52 min
Format
Feature
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English

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