Photos of Peter Bray's Departure
Trans-Atlantic, Solo Kayak Trip

St. John's Harbour, approx. 10:00 pm, Friday 22 June 2001

Click on image to enlarge. All photos taken by Peter Armitage with an HP 618 digital camera.

Read Peter Bray's recently published book about his Trans-Atlantic crossing. 2004.  Kayak Across the Atlantic. Clifton-upon-Teme, Worcestershire: Polperro Heritage Press. ISBN 0-9544233-4-8.

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Peter Bray adjusting the kayak's rudder

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Bray's manager, Jim Rowlinson (upper right by cockpit), overseeing final preparations prior to departure

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The rubber ducky gets a free ride to Ireland

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Peter suiting up prior to launch

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