There Will Be Headwinds, 9781837732142
Hardcover
Arctic kayaking, mental struggles, and world records: An inspiring true story.
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There Will Be Headwinds

kayaking the northwest passage

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  • Hardcover

    288 pages

  • Release Date

    3 July 2025

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Summary

There Will Be Headwinds: From Mental Crisis to Arctic Triumph

Mark Agnew recounts his extraordinary journey from despair to world record breaker in There Will Be Headwinds. After two failed attempts to row across the Atlantic and a debilitating mental health crisis, Mark found himself on the verge of abandoning the adventures that had once defined him.

This is the story of how Mark became part of the first team to ever kayak the Northwest Passage, a treacherous 103-…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781837732142
ISBN-10:1837732140
Author:Mark Agnew
Publisher:Icon Books
Imprint:Icon Books
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:288
Release Date:3 July 2025
Weight:550g
Dimensions:234mm x 153mm
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Critics Review

A gripping tale of a truly intrepid adventure. Agnew’s recounting of this world-first Arctic expedition is enjoyable, candid and compelling in equal measure. From the challenges of team dynamics and personal growth to hair-raising wildlife encounters and the constant battle with capricious weather, this book has something for everyone. * Charlie Walker, author of Through Sand & Snow *A beautifully captured, utterly pristine voyage through a seascape of giant ice. Agnew captures the wonderful sense of being small and vulnerable, and yet doggedly paddling to the horizon. * Mark Beaumont, author of Around the World in 80 Days *This is the sort of epic adventure that inspired me to dream of big journeys. A classic journey in a truly wild world. * Alastair Humphreys, author of Microadventures *A splendid read and insight into Polar exploration and human nature. * Andrew Appleby, president of the John Rae Society *A gripping book, hard to put down. The visceral descriptions transport the reader to the Arctic. * Sir David Hempleman-Adams *This is not just a story of adventure, it’s a raw and honest account of what happens when a small group takes on an extreme challenge in one of the harshest environments on Earth. Expect a journey of camaraderie, conflict and survival. Of fast ice, fierce storms, and prowling bears. Of strained friendships, shifting mental health, and moments of real danger. With the constant threat of disaster never far away, this is a story of persistence and the limits of the human spirit - told with insight, humility, and an eye for the moments that matter. * Ed Peppitt, author of The Beacon Bike *

About The Author

Mark Agnew

Mark Agnew is an adventurer, journalist and motivational keynote speaker. Mark was a novice kayaker when he cast off from shore to paddle the entire Northwest Passage - 103 days later, Mark and his teammates made history as they entered the Beaufort Sea, marking the other end of the Northwest Passage, setting two World Firsts in the process. He now works as a motivational keynote speaker, sharing his story and the lessons from his time in the Arctic.

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