Around Iceland on Inspiration

Around Iceland on Inspiration – Riaan Manser

Kayaking around Iceland is a huge challenge for anyone. Doing it as a two-man team, with a partner facing very different physical limits, made it one of the most demanding expeditions of Riaan Manser’s life.

South African adventurer Riaan Manser, already known for cycling around Africa and kayaking around Madagascar, set out to paddle around the entire coast of Iceland with Dan Skinstad, a young man with mild cerebral palsy. Around Iceland on Inspiration is Manser’s own account of that journey.

The two men faced cold, unpredictable seas, harsh weather and long days of exhausting paddling, and they had to learn to trust each other and work as a team. Manser writes honestly about the setbacks and moments of doubt, as well as the friendship and determination that kept them going.

Along the way, the book captures the wild, stark beauty of Iceland’s coastline and tells the full story behind the expedition, which was also followed by a television series.

Inspiring and candid, Around Iceland on Inspiration is ideal for fans of adventure travel writing, kayaking and outdoor expeditions, and for anyone who enjoys true stories of courage and overcoming limits.