Chris Bertish

Chris Bertish Reminds Us That Real Bravery Sometimes Means Knowing When to Stop

by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_July 1, 2026July 1, 2026 862 0

The South African ocean pioneer has cancelled his world-first Pacific expedition after putting safety first, with his mission to create positive change continuing beyond the water.   California, USA (01…

Chris Bertish on Chasing Impact, Not Just Records

by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_June 3, 2026June 3, 2026 849 0

The South African adventurer opens up about risk, resilience and why making an impact matters more than breaking records.   Cape Town, South Africa (03 June 2026) – For most…

And He is Off: Chris Bertish Faces His Next “World First” Adventure

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyJune 26, 2025June 26, 2025 681 0

South African adventurer Chris Bertish has launched the TransCat Expedition: a world-first solo sail from California to Hawaii on a beach catamaran.   South Africa (26 June 2025) – Cape…

Chris Bertish to Set Sail on World-First Adventure for Ocean Conservation 

by Staff Writer @goodthingsguyMay 21, 2025May 21, 2025 968 0

Chris Bertish is preparing to navigate a daring voyage in a world-first adventure all for ocean conservation and education!   Global (21 May 2025) — South African adventurer, author, speaker,…

South African Adventurer Chris Bertish Writes Book About Voyages

by TYLER LEIGH VIVIER@tylerleighvOctober 26, 2022June 25, 2025 1,766 0

South African adventurer Chris Bertish, a best-selling author, has just released his second book detailing his 93-day solo journey across the Atlantic.   South Africa (26 October 2022) – What…

Chris Bertish Breaks Record for Longest Distance Travelled Solo, Unsupported on a Wing-Foil

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJuly 21, 2022June 25, 2025 1,163 0

Chris Bertish has just completed the Transpacific Wing Project, breaking the previous record for longest distance travelled solo, unsupported on a Wing-Foil!   Honolulu, Hawaii (21 July 2022) – Chris…

SA’s Chris Bertish Sets off on Next Record Attempt from California to Hawaii

by TYLER LEIGH VIVIER@tylerleighvJune 2, 2022June 25, 2025 612 0

Chris Bertish has set off on his next adventure in the hopes of setting a record and raising funds for organisations working to educate about climate change.   Pacific Ocean…

Chris Bertish Announces Relaunch of the Transpacific Wing Project

by Kelly Burke@GoodThingsGuyMay 10, 2022June 25, 2025 590 0

South African Chris Bertish is taking to the open waters of the ocean once again to complete a new expedition, all in aid of raising awareness about Climate Change.  …

Chris Bertish Heads Back to SA to Promote Film of Record Ocean Crossing

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvAugust 5, 2021June 25, 2025 638 0

Chris Bertish is preparing to launch something very exciting; his long-awaited documentary film showcasing his Atlantic crossing, called Last Known Co-ordinates.   South Africa (05 August 2021) – Chris Bertish, an award-winning…

SA Man Breaks World Record for Longest Distance Traveled Solo on Wing-Foil

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJune 21, 2021June 25, 2025 1,095 0

Despite facing several challenges on his journey so far, Chris Bertish has managed to break the World Record for the longest distance travelled solo and unsupported on a wing-foil.  …