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b'Follow world-record breaking explorer George Bullard on a world-first kayak from Greenland to Scotland across one of the most dangerous stretches of water on the planet. No one thought they could do it. Most people assumed they would die trying \\u2013 and they nearly did, more than once. But, despite the odds, over six weeks, George and his expedition partner Ollie Hicks, crossed 1,200-miles of open ocean from the edge of the Greenland Ice Cap to Iceland, then on to the Faroe Islands, and from there to the north Scottish shore. Paddling through the night, sleeping out in the sinister dark of the polar ocean, battling storms, exhaustion and raging seas \\u2013 this is the story of the most dangerous kayak expedition ever undertaken.\\n\\nBut it\\u2019s more than that too. Three hundred years ago a mysterious figure in a strange shaped canoe washed up on the coast of Aberdeen, in northeast Scotland. He was alive, barely. No one knew who he was, where he came from, what language he spoke, and he died a few days later before anyone could find out. Since then, the myth of the \\u2018Finmen\\u2019 has continued to grow. The historical records describe his clothing as similar to what we now know as hailing from Inuit culture. But it seemed impossible. Did a Greenlandic fisherman cross the North Atlantic Ocean, 300 years ago, on nothing more than a seal-skin canoe? By undertaking this journey, George and Ollie set out to unearth the truth behind the mystery. If they could do it, perhaps the myth was true. Get ready for the Voyage of the Finmen.\\n\\nHighlights include:\\n\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0Kayak across one of the most dangerous stretches of water in the world, a section of the North Atlantic between Iceland and Scotland, known as the \\u2018Devil\\u2019s Dancefloor\\u2019 because of the size of the waves and storms\\n\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0Paddle through the midnight sun from Greenland to Iceland, and then 450-miles around the crocodile teeth of the rugged fjords and soaring cliffs of North Icelandic coastline, camping out on wild beaches along the way\\n\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0Listen to one of the craziest rescue and survival stories you will ever hear\\n\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0Find out what happens when George and Ollie are hit by an enormous hurricane 60-miles off the Scottish coast\\n\\xb7\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0Be inspired by George\\u2019s love and enthusiasm for the outdoors and adventure. He is one of the UK\\u2019s most sought-after motivational speakers and will fire you up to embark on your next adventure wherever that may be\\n\\nWho\\u2019s the Guest?\\nGeorge Bullard is a world record-breaking explorer, endurance athlete and motivational speaker. To date he has covered more than 2,000 miles on foot in the polar regions (including the longest unsupported polar journey in history, at just age 19) and completed countless extraordinary expeditions around the world. George is passionate about encouraging others to climb their own Everest physically, mentally and emotionally @georgebullardexplorer / www.georgebullard.co.uk\\nLooking for inspiration for your next trip? George\\u2019s adventure travel company www.igoadventures.com curates one-of-a-kind adventures with purpose, for those looking for exceptional experiences in nature. They are affordable, amazing and hand-crafted by one of the world\\u2019s greatest adventurers.\\xa0\\nThank you to Juggernaut Wines for sponsoring this episode. Harnessing the power of nature with every drop.\\xa0@juggernautwines / www.juggernautwines.com\\nThe Armchair Explorer podcast is produced and hosted by award-winning travel writer Aaron Millar. Follow the show on Instagram & Facebook @armchairexplorerpodcast. www.armchair-explorer.com\\n\\xa0Episode image (c) Emma Hall, courtesy of George Bullard\\n\\xa0\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'