PK Podcast 005: Justine Curgenven And An Aleutian Adventure
Listen To Episode 5 Of The Paul Kirtley Podcast
My guest in episode 5 of my podcast is adventure film-maker Justine Curgenven. She’s an expedition sea kayaker who has made some truly challenging journeys and whose films have aired on National Geographic, Channel 4, Channel 5 and the BBC. Her films have won over a dozen prestigious prizes including best adventure film at both the Banff and Kendal Mountain Film Festivals.
Justine joins me to talk about the incredible, unprecedented sea kayak journey she and Sarah Outen made along the Aleutian Islands chain and Alaskan peninsular, which resulted in a rich wilderness experience of wild, remote islands, unpredictable seas, brutally long days, isolated Aleut native communities and abundant wildlife.
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Kayaking The Aleutians Film
As you might expect from someone with Justine’s adventure film-making pedigree, she made a film of her and Sarah’s 101-day, 1,500 mile journey. There are two versions, a 55 minute standard version and a 70-minute director’s cut. Both are high quality documentaries, all the more impressive given the tough conditions in which the video was captured.
The trailer for Kayaking The Aleutians is below:
Connect With Justine Curgenven
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11 thoughts on “PK Podcast 005: Justine Curgenven And An Aleutian Adventure”
Curiosity and courage – a wonderful combination – comes in many different packages. In this instance, the persons of Justine Curgenven and Sarah Outen bring personal accounts of adventure into the public sphere. Thankfully, that there are those of an adventurous spirit willing to share their life experience while the rest of us cannot imagine doing such risky things is a gift much appreciated at this address.
Bravo Justine and Sarah! To sea kayak in the Bering Sea takes incredible courage and physical strength.
The waters of Alaska provide one of the worlds great wilderness opportunities but you must be
prepared to remain safe. I worked in the Bering Sea fisheries and the waters are very cold and dangerous.
Equally I spent four years in Southeast Alaska and the Alexander Archipelago provides a further
opportunity for sea kayaking. Indeed, many enthusiasts explore the entire Inside Passage. Paul this is
a truly educational broadcast.
Kind Regards
Jim=Pacific Northwest
Great podcast. 5.
wish I had the balls to do that. What does it cost for a journey like that? Do they have sponsorship?
Like the video about the water ,Finish marshmallow good name. Was you in Finland? We have snow here in Sweden soon will try out both techniques!
Hello Andy
I spent four years in Alaska, and yes travel generally is expensive. I don’t know if these ladies have a
sponsor but they deserve it. The Alaska Marine Highway ferry system services Southeast Alaska with
a summer schedule across to Anchorage area. Marine bush planes also charter to remote areas and
may be able to transport a kayak and gear. The seas are extremely dangerous and the untrained
shouldn’t attempt such a journey. The Inside Passage provides an excellent alternate opportunity
for adventure with more shelter.
Kind Regards, Jim Pacific Northwest
Thanks Jim 🙂
Fantastic podcast paul
I downloaded them all to listen to on a long drive at the weekend
Some great guests you’ve had
Looking forward to the next one
Davie
Thanks Davie. Glad you are enjoying the podcasts and we’re keeping you company on long drives 🙂
All the best,
Paul
What an incredible journey! I read Sarah Outen’s excellent book and my favourite bit was the Aleutian Islands leg. It was wonderful to hear Justine here talk about it too – what a character and storyteller! A true role model.
Thank you Paul,
Lucy
Hi Lucy,
I’m glad you’ve found this podcast and really enjoyed it.
Justine – and Sarah – are both amazing. I’ve had the pleasure of journeying with Justine and, among her many qualities, she is tough and good humoured, both of which I am sure were important in completing the Aleutians journey.
If you have not seen Justine’s film of the trip, I would highly recommend seeking it out. It’s amazing!
Warm regards,
Paul
Hi Paul,
Yes, I am absolutely going to purchase Justine’s DVD! And I shall certainly listen to your podcasts with Ray, Justine and Kevin on the Spey.
Have a good Christmas 🙂
Lucy