In 1967, three college friends set off on an epic 180-mile canoeing adventure: travelling down the River Wye, across the Severn Estuary at its highest tide, along the Gloucester Ship Canal, up the River Severn and finally via canal to their destination in the Midlands. They had virtually no canoeing experience, but persevered in leaking, canvas-covered, wooden-framed kayaks. They made history: not just for their stamina and safe crossing of the estuary, but because this was the first time the journey had been achieved. 'Three Men in Two Canoes' records their unique 12-day adventure and enduring 50-year friendship.

"Unique at its time and probably remains so. It makes grand reading!" Mervyn P. Fleming, Commander SARA, Beachley Lifeboat Station.

Review

"P.E. students were required to undertake an adventure journey from which they returned full of strange tales."
- R.D.H. Seaman, Vice-Principal, St. Peter's College, Saltley, Birmingham, 1953-1976.

"Not only was this expedition a magnificent achievement it was also the most outstanding of all those it was my pleasure to supervise. As for Health & Safety and Risk Assessment? Just don't go there!"
- Steve Allatt, P.E. Tutor, St. Peter's College, Saltley, Birmingham, 1962-1972.

"For you to have known Captain Billy Groves was brilliant."
- James Hewitt, founding member of the Severn Area Rescue Association (SARA), May 2017

"Your expedition was unique at its time and probably remains so. It makes grand reading!"
- Mervyn P Fleming, Commander SARA, Beachley Lifeboat Station, 2017

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Store Description

The Saint Bookstore has a range of over 1 million titles available.

Visit Seller's Storefront

Seller's business information

SB ONLINE LTD
50 Devonshire Road, Southport, PR9 7BZ, United Kingdom

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

Please order through the Abebooks checkout. We only take orders through Abebooks - We don't take direct orders by email or phone.

Refunds or Returns: A full refund of the purchase price will be given if returned within 30 days in undamaged condition.

As a seller on abebooks we adhere to the terms explained at http://www.abebooks.co.uk/docs/HelpCentral/buyerIndex.shtml - if you require further assistance please email us at orders@thesaintbookstore.co.uk

Shipping Terms

Most orders usually ship within 1-3 business days, but some can take up to 7 days.

Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.

Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Order quantity	7 to 28 business days	7 to 28 business days
First item	US$ 23.07	US$ 25.76

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.