Kayak Man (2008)
On January 11, 2007, Andrew McAuley set out on his quest to become the first person to kayak from Australia to New Zealand to cross 1600 km of one of the most dangerous oceans on Earth - the Southern Ocean stretch of the Tasman Sea. After a month at sea, Andrew had successfully endured all the difficulties and a three-day Category 9 storm. On February 9, New Zealand maritime authorities received his distress call but they could not save his life. 'Kayak Man' is a stirring psychological portrait of McAuley's unshakable need to claim a first and to conquer the unknown - a need that would ultimately cost him his life.
Primary Title
- Kayak Man
Date Broadcast
- Saturday 28 March 2015
Release Year
- 2008
Start Time
- 15 : 10
Finish Time
- 16 : 00
Duration
- 50:00
Channel
- BBC World News
Broadcaster
- Sky Network Television
Programme Description
- On January 11, 2007, Andrew McAuley set out on his quest to become the first person to kayak from Australia to New Zealand to cross 1600 km of one of the most dangerous oceans on Earth - the Southern Ocean stretch of the Tasman Sea. After a month at sea, Andrew had successfully endured all the difficulties and a three-day Category 9 storm. On February 9, New Zealand maritime authorities received his distress call but they could not save his life. 'Kayak Man' is a stirring psychological portrait of McAuley's unshakable need to claim a first and to conquer the unknown - a need that would ultimately cost him his life.
Classification
- Unknown
Owning Collection
- TV & Radio
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Notes
- An edited rebroadcast of the documentary titled 'Solo: Lost at Sea'. From StoryvilleGlobal-4875347-0.
Subjects
- McAuley, Andrew
- Sea kayakers--Australia--Biography
- Adventure and adventurers--Australia--Biography
- Documentary films--Australia
Genres
- Adventure
- Biography
- Boat
- Documentary
- Nature
Contributors
- David Michôd (Director)
- Jennifer Peedom (Director)
- Jennifer Peedom (Producer)
- Lisa Gerrard (Composer)
- Essential Media & Entertainment (Production Unit)
- The Why Foundation (Funder)
- Andrew McAuley (Subject)
- Chris Hilton (Executive Producer)
Subjects
- McAuley, Andrew
- Sea kayakers--Australia--Biography
- Adventure and adventurers--Australia--Biography
- Documentary films--Australia