Feb 2016 Jaime’s Kayak Svalbard North American Talk Tour

Jaime is on a tour giving his mixed media talk about the Ice Bear and Islands team’s world first sea kayak circumnavigation of Svalbard Archipelago Norway.

2300km’s, 71 days, 3000 Polar Bears, 160km’s of unbroken Glacial cliffs.

“The talk that must be heard” ~ Jeff Allen UK

The name of the expedition, ‘Ice Bears and Islands’, refers to the many polar bears that roam in this desolate wilderness, also known as ‘isbjørn’ in Norwegian and literally translating to ‘Ice Bear’, polar bears were also a huge (literally and figuratively) hazard on the trip.

All past attempts at the circumnavigation were brought to a sudden end: one team had their kayaks smashed to pieces; another was trapped by fast moving pack ice, and the most recent and horrific being two Norwegian paddlers who were attacked by a polar bear.

“The images alone had me on the edge of my seat, and the presentation was a great mix of funny, scary and honest… I loved every moment” ~ Mia Kulseng Norway

DATES AND VENUES

San Francisco, CA

Feb 6th $10 advance $15 at the door.

Kokatat Water Sports Wear presents this talk at the Paddle Golden Gate Symposium in San Francisco. Location at the Bay Model 7pm, doors open 6.30pm

Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1157655160930185/

More Info and to book online: http://calkayak.com/ice-bears-islands-kayaking-around-svalbard/

Eureka, CA

Feb 8th $8 USD at door

Greenland or Bust in association with Kokatat Water Sports Wear Present this talk at Humbolt Bay Aquatic Center 921 waterfront Dr Eureka

Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1698082770435531/

Info: http://www.greenlandorbust.org/ice-bears-and-islands-a-presentation-by-jaime-sharp-february-8-eureka-california/

Portland, Oregon

Feb 10th

Alder Creek Canoe and Kayak present this talk at Alberta Rose Theatre $10 advance $15 at the door

Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/113832002330447/

Info and booking:

http://www.albertarosetheatre.com/?Page=https://public.ticketbiscuit.com/AlbertaRoseTheatre/Events/260397

Seattle, Washington

Feb 16th Free Talk Thanks to Mountain Hardwear

Mountain Hardwear presents this talk at Mountain Hardwear Store

250 PINE ST SEATTLE , WA 98101

Free event Limited space be early

Doors open at 6.30 Snacks and beverages.

Facebook Event Page:https://www.facebook.com/events/1862635607296216/

North Vancouver, Canada

Feb 17th $15 ($10 students) in advance, $20 cash on the door

Capilano University and Deep Cove Kayaks present this talk at Capilano University Centre for Performing Arts 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, British Columbia V7J 3H5

Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/568678993297058/