David Cornthwaite
Encyclopedia
Dave Cornthwaite, is an English
adventurer, writer
and filmmaker. He is best known for his Expedition1000 project, a unique and ambitious plan to undertake 25 separate journeys of 1000 miles or more, each using a different form of non-motorised transport. To date he has completed three journeys from the project. He set a Guinness World Record for travelling the furthest distance by longboard
after he skated 5823km (3618 miles) from Perth
to Brisbane
in Australia
in 2006.
in Lincolnshire
.. Before attending the University of Swansea to study International Development in 1999, he went on a gap year teaching scheme organised by the Africa & Asia Venture to Uganda
. This gave Cornthwaite his first taste of adventure, and he would later go on to support the AV Foundation through his expeditions.
During his university years, Cornthwaite continued to travel and engage in charitable ventures, managing an annual charity hitchike to Morocco
and spending a significant amount of time in Africa
and South America
. During the final two years of his studies, Cornthwaite was the Editor of the Swansea University newspaper. Following graduation, he pursued a career in graphic design and founded his own newspaper.
By 25, Cornthwaite had a successful career in graphic design
, owned a house and was in a long term relationship. However, he was frustrated with his life, and following what he credits as a 'quarter life crisis,' Cornthwaite decided to take up skateboarding
, a hobby which would go on to change his life. Within months of starting to skateboard
, Cornthwaite resigned from his job, founded a charitable initiative called 'BoardFree' and began planning for the first two expeditions in his career.
route from John O'Groats to Lands End in the summer of 2006. The 896 mile skate lasted 34 days, including three rest days which were required due to the severe blisters Cornthwaite suffered during the journey. Cornthwaite completed the journey on 2 June 2006.
from Perth
to Brisbane
. This expedition secured Cornthwaite the Guiness World Record at the time for the longest distance travelled by skateboard. The record has since been broken by Rob Thompson from New Zealand
. During the expedition Cornthwaite skated across the Nullarbor Plain
a semi-arid area in southern Australia
which stretches approximately 1100km from east to west.
During the expedition Cornthwaite received a significant amount of press coverage both at home and in Australia
and earned himself the nickname of the "Mad Pom." The journey raised over £20,000 for three charities including Sailability Australia
.
, cross the three major oceans and see Cornthwaite reach both the north pole
and the south pole
. By its conclusion, Cornthwaite will have travelled a total distance in excess of the circumference
of the Earth
around the Equator
. Expeditions planned for the immediate future include a cycle
across Canada
in 2012, and a crossing of the Himalayas
in Nepal
by paraglider.
's Murray River
on foot and by kayak, documenting the human, environmental and climatic factors contributing to the decline in health of the river.
From the river's early moments high in the Australian Alps
, Cornthwaite struggled through heavy blizzards and deep snow before finally settling into his kayak
for the final 2350km. Passing along the border of New South Wales
and Victoria
, the Murray eventually enters South Australia
and takes a southerly route to the Indian Ocean
for its final 500km.
Cornthwaite is currently writing a book and producing a film about his journey, with the intention of creating a revealing insight into the life of a great river, and the perils it now faces.
to Las Vegas by tandem bicycle
. The journey covered 1400 miles and lasted 14 days, covering five US states and involved travelling through mountain ranges and across desert plains. Neither Cornthwaite nor Terry had ever ridden a tandem bicycle
when they began the journey.
from source to sea on a stand up paddleboard
(SUP). Cornthwaite expects to face several obstacles on the Mississippi River, including mosquitos, alligators, oil tankers, headwinds and turbulent water following recent flooding
, but despite the challenges ahead he expects to reach the Gulf of Mexico
in September.
to paddle 150 miles from Bath to London
. The journey was designed to celebrate and raise awareness of the inland waterways of Britain. The journey lasted 5 days and concluded beneath London’s Tower Bridge
on World Oceans Day, 8 June 2011.
on stand up paddelboards. The crossing was 86.9km, a distance which they covered in less than two days despite facing challenging weather conditions on the first day. Cornthwaite has produced a documentary of the expedition entitled "Lake Geneva Crossing" which is currently available on DVD
.
journey, Cornthwaite became the face of Aquaskipper, a human powered hydrofoil
. In September 2007 Cornthwaite set a new British 100m speed record on the Aquaskipper. He also featured widely in the media, including demonstrating the Aquaskipper to Phil Tufnell
on The One Show
.
awareness charity which aims to emphasise the importance of breast examination in younger people. As well as informing young people about breast cancer, CoppaFeel's active campaign work strives to instil confidence in people wishing to seek professional advice when concerns arise. The ultimate goal of CoppaFeel is to reduce the incidence of late detection or misdiagnosed breast cancer.
, giving speeches worldwide to corporations, schools, and other organizations. He also makes documentaries, both of his own expeditions and for other British adventurers. Cornthwaite is an ambassador for The Blue Project, a climate and oceans project which brings together world-class sports men and women to promote sport, healthy living and a clean environment and launch the BLUE Mile, a mass participation event designed to bring together coastal communities to celebrate our water environments towards London 2012.
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
adventurer, writer
Writer
A writer is a person who produces literature, such as novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, or other literary art. Skilled writers are able to use language to portray ideas and images....
and filmmaker. He is best known for his Expedition1000 project, a unique and ambitious plan to undertake 25 separate journeys of 1000 miles or more, each using a different form of non-motorised transport. To date he has completed three journeys from the project. He set a Guinness World Record for travelling the furthest distance by longboard
Longboard
A longboard generally designates a longer board variant in various board sports.* Longboard * Longboard...
after he skated 5823km (3618 miles) from Perth
Perth, Western Australia
Perth is the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Western Australia and the fourth most populous city in Australia. The Perth metropolitan area has an estimated population of almost 1,700,000....
to Brisbane
Brisbane
Brisbane is the capital and most populous city in the Australian state of Queensland and the third most populous city in Australia. Brisbane's metropolitan area has a population of over 2 million, and the South East Queensland urban conurbation, centred around Brisbane, encompasses a population of...
in Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
in 2006.
Transition to Adventure
Cornthwaite was born in the UK, and attended Stamford SchoolStamford School
Stamford School is an English independent school situated in the market town of Stamford, Lincolnshire, England. It has been a member of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference since 1920.-History:...
in Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire is a county in the east of England. It borders Norfolk to the south east, Cambridgeshire to the south, Rutland to the south west, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire to the west, South Yorkshire to the north west, and the East Riding of Yorkshire to the north. It also borders...
.. Before attending the University of Swansea to study International Development in 1999, he went on a gap year teaching scheme organised by the Africa & Asia Venture to Uganda
Uganda
Uganda , officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Uganda is also known as the "Pearl of Africa". It is bordered on the east by Kenya, on the north by South Sudan, on the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the southwest by Rwanda, and on the south by...
. This gave Cornthwaite his first taste of adventure, and he would later go on to support the AV Foundation through his expeditions.
During his university years, Cornthwaite continued to travel and engage in charitable ventures, managing an annual charity hitchike to Morocco
Morocco
Morocco , officially the Kingdom of Morocco , is a country located in North Africa. It has a population of more than 32 million and an area of 710,850 km², and also primarily administers the disputed region of the Western Sahara...
and spending a significant amount of time in Africa
Africa
Africa is the world's second largest and second most populous continent, after Asia. At about 30.2 million km² including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of the Earth's total surface area and 20.4% of the total land area...
and South America
South America
South America is a continent situated in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. The continent is also considered a subcontinent of the Americas. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east...
. During the final two years of his studies, Cornthwaite was the Editor of the Swansea University newspaper. Following graduation, he pursued a career in graphic design and founded his own newspaper.
By 25, Cornthwaite had a successful career in graphic design
Graphic design
Graphic design is a creative process – most often involving a client and a designer and usually completed in conjunction with producers of form – undertaken in order to convey a specific message to a targeted audience...
, owned a house and was in a long term relationship. However, he was frustrated with his life, and following what he credits as a 'quarter life crisis,' Cornthwaite decided to take up skateboarding
Skateboarding
Skateboarding is an action sport which involves riding and performing tricks using a skateboard.Skateboarding can be a recreational activity, an art form, a job, or a method of transportation. Skateboarding has been shaped and influenced by many skateboarders throughout the years. A 2002 report...
, a hobby which would go on to change his life. Within months of starting to skateboard
Skateboard
A skateboard is typically a specially designed plywood board combined with a polyurethane coating used for making smoother slides and stronger durability, used primarily for the activity of skateboarding. The first skateboards to reach public notice came out of the surfing craze of the early 1960s,...
, Cornthwaite resigned from his job, founded a charitable initiative called 'BoardFree' and began planning for the first two expeditions in his career.
BoardFree UK
Cornthwaite's first professional expedition saw him become the first person to skateboard the length of Britain, along the famous End-to-endEnd-to-end
End-to-end or End to End may refer to:*Land's End to John o'Groats, the journey from "End to End" across Great Britain*End-to-end auditable voting systems, a voting system*End-to-end principle, a principal design element of the Internet...
route from John O'Groats to Lands End in the summer of 2006. The 896 mile skate lasted 34 days, including three rest days which were required due to the severe blisters Cornthwaite suffered during the journey. Cornthwaite completed the journey on 2 June 2006.
BoardFree Australia
Between August 2006 and January 2007 Cornthwaite travelled 3618 miles across AustraliaAustralia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
from Perth
Perth, Western Australia
Perth is the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Western Australia and the fourth most populous city in Australia. The Perth metropolitan area has an estimated population of almost 1,700,000....
to Brisbane
Brisbane
Brisbane is the capital and most populous city in the Australian state of Queensland and the third most populous city in Australia. Brisbane's metropolitan area has a population of over 2 million, and the South East Queensland urban conurbation, centred around Brisbane, encompasses a population of...
. This expedition secured Cornthwaite the Guiness World Record at the time for the longest distance travelled by skateboard. The record has since been broken by Rob Thompson from New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
. During the expedition Cornthwaite skated across the Nullarbor Plain
Nullarbor Plain
The Nullarbor Plain is part of the area of flat, almost treeless, arid or semi-arid country of southern Australia, located on the Great Australian Bight coast with the Great Victoria Desert to its north. It is the world's largest single piece of limestone, and occupies an area of about...
a semi-arid area in southern Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
which stretches approximately 1100km from east to west.
During the expedition Cornthwaite received a significant amount of press coverage both at home and in Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
and earned himself the nickname of the "Mad Pom." The journey raised over £20,000 for three charities including Sailability Australia
Sailability Australia
Sailability Australia is a non-profit, volunteer organisation which provides people with any type of disability, the elderly, the financially and socially disadvantaged, with sailing activities and education to children and adults of all ages and abilities...
.
Expedition1000
Following BoardFree, Cornthwaite conceived Expedition1000 ,a career project that is expected to take approximately 12 years to complete. Cornthwaite intends to undertake 25 separate journeys of 1000 miles or more, each using a different form of non-motorised transport. To date, Cornthwaite has completed three of the 25 journeys, BoardFree Australia constituting the first in the series. The project will cover every continentContinent
A continent is one of several very large landmasses on Earth. They are generally identified by convention rather than any strict criteria, with seven regions commonly regarded as continents—they are : Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia.Plate tectonics is...
, cross the three major oceans and see Cornthwaite reach both the north pole
North Pole
The North Pole, also known as the Geographic North Pole or Terrestrial North Pole, is, subject to the caveats explained below, defined as the point in the northern hemisphere where the Earth's axis of rotation meets its surface...
and the south pole
South Pole
The South Pole, also known as the Geographic South Pole or Terrestrial South Pole, is one of the two points where the Earth's axis of rotation intersects its surface. It is the southernmost point on the surface of the Earth and lies on the opposite side of the Earth from the North Pole...
. By its conclusion, Cornthwaite will have travelled a total distance in excess of the circumference
Circumference
The circumference is the distance around a closed curve. Circumference is a special perimeter.-Circumference of a circle:The circumference of a circle is the length around it....
of the Earth
Earth
Earth is the third planet from the Sun, and the densest and fifth-largest of the eight planets in the Solar System. It is also the largest of the Solar System's four terrestrial planets...
around the Equator
Equator
An equator is the intersection of a sphere's surface with the plane perpendicular to the sphere's axis of rotation and containing the sphere's center of mass....
. Expeditions planned for the immediate future include a cycle
Bicycle touring
Bicycle touring is cycling over long distances – prioritizing pleasure and endurance over utility or speed. Touring can range from single day 'supported' rides — e.g., rides to benefit charities — where provisions are available to riders at stops along the route, to multi-day...
across Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
in 2012, and a crossing of the Himalayas
Himalayas
The Himalaya Range or Himalaya Mountains Sanskrit: Devanagari: हिमालय, literally "abode of snow"), usually called the Himalayas or Himalaya for short, is a mountain range in Asia, separating the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau...
in Nepal
Nepal
Nepal , officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked sovereign state located in South Asia. It is located in the Himalayas and bordered to the north by the People's Republic of China, and to the south, east, and west by the Republic of India...
by paraglider.
Murray River Kayak (October - December 2009)
Between 6 October and 19 December 2009, Cornthwaite travelled the length of AustraliaAustralia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
's Murray River
Murray River
The Murray River is Australia's longest river. At in length, the Murray rises in the Australian Alps, draining the western side of Australia's highest mountains and, for most of its length, meanders across Australia's inland plains, forming the border between New South Wales and Victoria as it...
on foot and by kayak, documenting the human, environmental and climatic factors contributing to the decline in health of the river.
From the river's early moments high in the Australian Alps
Australian Alps
The Australian Alps are the highest mountain ranges of mainland Australia. They are located in southeastern Australia and straddle the Australian Capital Territory, south-eastern New South Wales and eastern Victoria...
, Cornthwaite struggled through heavy blizzards and deep snow before finally settling into his kayak
Kayak
A kayak is a small, relatively narrow, human-powered boat primarily designed to be manually propelled by means of a double blade paddle.The traditional kayak has a covered deck and one or more cockpits, each seating one paddler...
for the final 2350km. Passing along the border of New South Wales
New South Wales
New South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales...
and Victoria
Victoria (Australia)
Victoria is the second most populous state in Australia. Geographically the smallest mainland state, Victoria is bordered by New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania on Boundary Islet to the north, west and south respectively....
, the Murray eventually enters South Australia
South Australia
South Australia is a state of Australia in the southern central part of the country. It covers some of the most arid parts of the continent; with a total land area of , it is the fourth largest of Australia's six states and two territories.South Australia shares borders with all of the mainland...
and takes a southerly route to the Indian Ocean
Indian Ocean
The Indian Ocean is the third largest of the world's oceanic divisions, covering approximately 20% of the water on the Earth's surface. It is bounded on the north by the Indian Subcontinent and Arabian Peninsula ; on the west by eastern Africa; on the east by Indochina, the Sunda Islands, and...
for its final 500km.
Cornthwaite is currently writing a book and producing a film about his journey, with the intention of creating a revealing insight into the life of a great river, and the perils it now faces.
Vancouver to Vegas by Tandem (April 2011)
Between 3 and 16 April 2011, Cornthwaite was joined by Sebastian Terry to travel from VancouverVancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
to Las Vegas by tandem bicycle
Tandem bicycle
The tandem bicycle or twin is a form of bicycle designed to be ridden by more than one person. The term tandem refers to the seating arrangement , not the number of riders. A bike with two riders side-by-side is called a sociable.-History:Patents related to tandem bicycles date from the late 19th...
. The journey covered 1400 miles and lasted 14 days, covering five US states and involved travelling through mountain ranges and across desert plains. Neither Cornthwaite nor Terry had ever ridden a tandem bicycle
Tandem bicycle
The tandem bicycle or twin is a form of bicycle designed to be ridden by more than one person. The term tandem refers to the seating arrangement , not the number of riders. A bike with two riders side-by-side is called a sociable.-History:Patents related to tandem bicycles date from the late 19th...
when they began the journey.
Mississippi River by Stand Up Paddleboard (June-September 2011)
Between June and September 2011, Cornthwaite is travelling 2400 miles down the Mississippi RiverMississippi River
The Mississippi River is the largest river system in North America. Flowing entirely in the United States, this river rises in western Minnesota and meanders slowly southwards for to the Mississippi River Delta at the Gulf of Mexico. With its many tributaries, the Mississippi's watershed drains...
from source to sea on a stand up paddleboard
Stand up paddle surfing
Stand up paddle surfing , or in the Hawaiian language Hoe he'e nalu, is an emerging global sport with a Hawaiian heritage. The sport is an ancient form of surfing, and reemerged as a way for surfing instructors to manage their large groups of students, as standing on the board gave them a higher...
(SUP). Cornthwaite expects to face several obstacles on the Mississippi River, including mosquitos, alligators, oil tankers, headwinds and turbulent water following recent flooding
2011 Mississippi River floods
The Mississippi River floods in April and May 2011 were among the largest and most damaging recorded along the U.S. waterway in the past century, comparable in extent to the major floods of 1927 and 1993. In April 2011, two major storm systems deposited record levels of rainfall on the Mississippi...
, but despite the challenges ahead he expects to reach the Gulf of Mexico
Gulf of Mexico
The Gulf of Mexico is a partially landlocked ocean basin largely surrounded by the North American continent and the island of Cuba. It is bounded on the northeast, north and northwest by the Gulf Coast of the United States, on the southwest and south by Mexico, and on the southeast by Cuba. In...
in September.
Bath 2 London by Stand Up Paddleboard
In June 2010, Cornthwaite was joined by fellow english adventurer Sarah OutenSarah Outen
Sarah Dilys Outen MBE FRGS is an English adventurer. She is the first and only woman and the youngest person to row solo across the Indian Ocean.-Education:...
to paddle 150 miles from Bath to London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
. The journey was designed to celebrate and raise awareness of the inland waterways of Britain. The journey lasted 5 days and concluded beneath London’s Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge is a combined bascule and suspension bridge in London, England, over the River Thames. It is close to the Tower of London, from which it takes its name...
on World Oceans Day, 8 June 2011.
Lake Geneva Crossing
In April 2010, Cornthwaite was joined by Australian Sebastian Terry as they became the first people to cross Lake GenevaLake Geneva
Lake Geneva or Lake Léman is a lake in Switzerland and France. It is one of the largest lakes in Western Europe. 59.53 % of it comes under the jurisdiction of Switzerland , and 40.47 % under France...
on stand up paddelboards. The crossing was 86.9km, a distance which they covered in less than two days despite facing challenging weather conditions on the first day. Cornthwaite has produced a documentary of the expedition entitled "Lake Geneva Crossing" which is currently available on DVD
DVD
A DVD is an optical disc storage media format, invented and developed by Philips, Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic in 1995. DVDs offer higher storage capacity than Compact Discs while having the same dimensions....
.
Human Powered Hydrofoil (Aquaskipper)
In 2007, briefly after returning from Australia after his world-record breaking skateboardingSkateboarding
Skateboarding is an action sport which involves riding and performing tricks using a skateboard.Skateboarding can be a recreational activity, an art form, a job, or a method of transportation. Skateboarding has been shaped and influenced by many skateboarders throughout the years. A 2002 report...
journey, Cornthwaite became the face of Aquaskipper, a human powered hydrofoil
Human-powered hydrofoil
thumb|Starting an AquaSkipper on the river [[Spree]] in [[Berlin]]A human-powered hydrofoil is a small hydrofoil watercraft propelled entirely by the muscle power of its operator. Human-powered hydrofoils may be driven by pedals, as in a hydrocycle, by paddles, as in a Flyak, or by bouncing, as in...
. In September 2007 Cornthwaite set a new British 100m speed record on the Aquaskipper. He also featured widely in the media, including demonstrating the Aquaskipper to Phil Tufnell
Phil Tufnell
Philip Clive Roderick Tufnell is a former English cricketer turned television personality. A slow left-arm orthodox spin bowler, "Tuffers" as he was known played 42 Tests and 20 One Day International matches for England, as well as playing for Middlesex from 1986 to 2002...
on The One Show
The One Show
The One Show is a topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One and BBC One HD, hosted by Alex Jones and Matt Baker. Chris Evans joins Jones to present the programme on Friday...
.
Writing
Cornthwaite writes prolifically about his journeys, both through his blog, freelance magazine contributions and his published books.Boardfree (2008)
Cornthwaite's first book based on the his world record breaking skate across Australia was published in 2008, entitled "BoardFree: The Story of an Incredible Skateboard Journey across Australia." Over 10,000 copies of BoardFree have been sold worldwide, and it is used as teaching reference material in some schools internationally.Date (2011)
In 2008, Cornthwaite took a brief break from adventuring to write a book about dating entitled "Date: Confessions of a temporary serial dater." The book centres around his experiences as he attempts to date 100 women in 100 days in London, primarily using the popular UK internet dating website My Single Friend. The book is expected to be published in late 2011.Charities
Although fundraising is not the purpose of his adventures, through Expedition1000 Cornthwaite is hoping to raise £1,000,000 for charity - both through his own journeys and those which he inspires. To date Cornthwaite has raised almost £40,000 for the two charities he supports, the AV Foundation and CoppaFeel. The AV Foundation works in East African schools and communities developing water system infrastructure to ensure the availability of electricity and safe, potable water for all. CoppaFeel is a breast cancerBreast cancer
Breast cancer is cancer originating from breast tissue, most commonly from the inner lining of milk ducts or the lobules that supply the ducts with milk. Cancers originating from ducts are known as ductal carcinomas; those originating from lobules are known as lobular carcinomas...
awareness charity which aims to emphasise the importance of breast examination in younger people. As well as informing young people about breast cancer, CoppaFeel's active campaign work strives to instil confidence in people wishing to seek professional advice when concerns arise. The ultimate goal of CoppaFeel is to reduce the incidence of late detection or misdiagnosed breast cancer.
Other work
Outside of his expeditions and writing, Cornthwaite works as a motivational speakerMotivational speaker
A motivational speaker or inspirational speaker is a speaker who makes speeches intended to motivate or inspire an audience. In a business context, they are employed to communicate company strategy with clarity and help employees to see the future in a positive light and inspire workers to pull...
, giving speeches worldwide to corporations, schools, and other organizations. He also makes documentaries, both of his own expeditions and for other British adventurers. Cornthwaite is an ambassador for The Blue Project, a climate and oceans project which brings together world-class sports men and women to promote sport, healthy living and a clean environment and launch the BLUE Mile, a mass participation event designed to bring together coastal communities to celebrate our water environments towards London 2012.
See also
- Sarah OutenSarah OutenSarah Dilys Outen MBE FRGS is an English adventurer. She is the first and only woman and the youngest person to row solo across the Indian Ocean.-Education:...
, British adventurer and world record breaker - Greg FootGreg FootGreg Foot is a British science presenter. He has most recently been seen presenting for BBC Three where he uses science stunts - like making Big Ben chime 13 times, playing the guitar at 60mph, surfing a tidal wave, and microwaving ants - to tell the 13.7 billion year history of the universe...
, British science TV presenter - Bear GryllsBear GryllsEdward Michael "Bear" Grylls is an English adventurer, writer and television presenter. He is best known for his television series Man vs. Wild, known as Born Survivor in the United Kingdom...
, British adventurer - Bruce ParryBruce ParryBruce Parry is a Former Royal Marines Officer and Instructor who is now a TV presenter and adventurer, known particularly for the documentary programme series Tribe , co-produced by the BBC and the Discovery Channel...
, British adventurer and TV presenter - Ray Mears, English survival expert and TV presenter
Further reading
- http://www.sail-world.com/Australia/British-Man-attempts-2,400-mile-World-Record-in-Stand-Up-Paddleboard/84489 Sailworld coverage of Mississippi Expedition 2011
- http://news.discovery.com/adventure/mississippi-river-paddleboarding-110617.html Discovery News coverage of Mississippi Expedition 2011
- http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1194707/Paddling-way-work-Businessman-rides-surf-board-miles-canal-office.html Dave Cornthwaite in the Daily Mail
- http://www.theblueproject.org/1286 Dave Cornthwaite and The Blue Project
- http://www.pluggedin.co.uk/article/talking-technology-dave-cornthwaite-global-adventurer-and-filmmaker Talking Technology with Dave Cornthwaite
- http://www.exceedpossibility.co.uk/2010/12/interview-dave-cornthwaite.html Interview with Dave Cornthwaite in Exceed Possibility
- http://www.nitewatches.co.uk/unite/dave-cornthwaite/ Dave Cornthwaite and Nite Watches
- http://www.wideworldmag.com/features/dave-cornthwaite-s-expedition1000 Dave Cornthwaite Feature in Wide World Magazine
- http://beyondlimitsmagazine.com/dave-cornthwaites-philosophy-of-adventure Interview with Dave Cornthwaite in Beyond Limits Magazine
- http://www.supradioshow.com/2011/06/dave-cornthwaite-follow-up Dave Cornthwaite on the SUP Radio Show
External links
- http://www.davecornthwaite.com Official Website