Adventure News: Mike Horn arrives in Cape Town, South Africa as part of a 4 year Global Odyssey to Inspire Young People to Clean-Up and Protect the Planet

Adventure News: Mike Horn arrives in Cape Town, South Africa as part of a 4 year Global Odyssey to Inspire Young People to Clean-Up and Protect the Planet - Ndorfin, South Africa

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Wednesday, 25 July 2012
Mike Horn arrives in Cape Town, South Africa as part of a 4 year Global Odyssey to Inspire Young People to Clean-Up and Protect the Planet

The Pangea by a tall iceberg on the Nunavut Expedition
(Photo Courtesy: www.mikehorn.com)

THE PANGAEA YOUNG EXPLORERS PROGRAMME VISITS NAMIBIA AND SOUTH AFRICA DURING THE FINAL LEG OF THE PANGAEA EXPEDITION

One of the most remarkable voyages of exploration ever undertaken the four-year Pangaea trans-navigation of the globe by sea and land was launched by South African Eco-Adventurer-Explorer Mike Horn in Monaco just over four years ago.
The expedition, named Pangaea, after the supercontinent that existed 250 million years ago, has covered 140 000 nautical miles, reaching the North and South Poles and crossing all the continents and the oceans.

Horns arrival in Cape Town on the 25th of July 2012, falls in the middle of the final Expedition No. 12 to Namibia and South Africa, which ends on the 1st of August when all the youths from around the world head back home.

Horn, acknowledged as the worlds greatest modern-day explorer, has undertaken exceptional feats of endurance, determination and courage, which have extended the boundaries of human achievement. Among his exploits have been Latitude Zero, an 18-month circumnavigation of the Earth around the Equator; the Arktos Expedition, a solo circumnavigation of the Arctic Circle lasting 27 months; the North Pole Winter Expedition, the first ever night expedition to the North Pole, starting from the northern most point of Russia and ending two months later at the North Pole; and the Himalaya Expedition, summiting two mountains higher that 8,000 meters without the use of additional oxygen.

Says Horn: The Pangaea Expedition is the most exciting adventure Ive ever undertaken. After almost two decades of exploration, I wanted to invest the knowledge and experience I acquired from past expeditions into a new challenge and to share these experiences with others. The aim of the Pangaea mission was and still is to enhance a respect for the environment and encourage the clean-up of the planet and the protection of its resources for the sake of future generations.

Young adults, aged 15 to 20 from every continent, have been invited to join Horn on various sections of his journey where they learn about the flora and fauna, discover the importance of nature and its elements and are encouraged to understand the importance of environmental issues.

Says Horn: I want the future generations to find solutions and ultimately enhance a respectful balance between nature and mankind. During the past four years, we have shed light on environmental problems we face today. By working together with hard work, ingenuity, drive and courage, we can complement each other and find new energy of hope and ambition. Together we can tap the worlds most powerful energy source the younger generation.

The 25th of July represents a great day for me. After 4 years of sailing around the world I arrive once again in Cape Town, completing a massive 140 000 NM circumnavigation around the world. I have witnessed the power and passion that the youth possess about the environment and am filled with hope for the future of the planet. Id really like to thank our partners for their support as theyve given us the power to share our vision and accomplish our mission, he concludes.

The Pangaea Expedition has been the biggest environmental project in the world to date. The base for the expedition was the 35 meter yacht Pangaea, which has been designed to incorporate sustainable technologies. The vessel, which can sleep 30 and features state of the art communication and conference facilities, is used for environmental research and educational projects at its various ports of call around the world.

The title sponsor of the Pangaea Expedition is Mercedes-Benz, while Officine Panerai and Geberit are presenting partners. Supporting this ground breaking environmental initiative is Mr Johann Rupert, chairman of Richemont SA and founder of the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation and his wife, Mrs Gaynor Rupert, who kindly agreed to be the Godmother of Pangaea.

The Pangaea Expedition began on October 9, 2008 when Mike Horn set sail from Punta Arenas in Chile on the first stage of his epic journey to Antarctica, where Horn trekked to the South Pole. Then his route took him through Australasia, China, Russia, to the Magnetic North Pole, across Canada, North and South America, Namibia and now South Africa.

MIKE HORN WEBSITE: www.mikehorn.com