South african watersport pro chris bertish has just nailed a world first: he's crossed the atlantic solo, unassisted and unsupported, on a stand-up paddle board.. Chris was hoping to be the first man to paddle across the atlantic, however his voyage won’t begin until november 2016 (and won’t finish until april 2017), which gives nicolas plenty of time to etch his name in the history books.. Aleksander doba sailed 6,000 miles across the atlantic in this tiny kayak. his paddle from portugal to bermuda is believed to be the longest open-water kayak crossing in history..
Ninety-three days, 4,600 miles, and almost 2 million strokes. that's what it took chris bertish to paddle across the atlantic ocean on a stand-up paddle (sup) board.. Across the entire atlantic ocean and i am finally here, i am here & and i don't need to be strong and keep it together any longer, it's been 93 days and it's done and i let it all go... i am home!". Chris bertish arriving in antigua after completing his 93-day, 4,050-mile trip. south african sets out to paddle across the atlantic. new breed of boat breaks race record. jan. 25, 2017.
