The Explorers Club: Evening of Adventure – 28th November 2019
The Australia & New Zealand Chapter of the Explorers Club (ANZEC) is proud to announce the next ANZEC Evening of Adventure in Sydney.
This intimate evening is open to all members and non-members and will include stimulating presentations from two adventurers – Thom Pollard and Rod McCurdy – one, a disciple of mt. Everest, the other, a pioneer of the sea. You will also have the opportunity to meet and talk with other like-minded adventurers on the night.
Thom Pollard – “The Hunt for Mallory and Irvine”
Thom Pollard, from Jackson, New Hampshire (USA), has filmed four Everest documentaries spanning two decades. In 1999, he was high altitude cameraman during the research expedition that discovered the body of lost British mountaineer George Leigh Mallory at nearly 27,000 feet in 1999, 75 years after his disappearance (PBS/BBC). His fascination with the mystery of Mallory and Sandy Irvine has grown over the years, as has his love of all things Everest. In 2014, Thom filmed ‘Accidental Climber’, which has received critical acclaim, about the story of a 68 year old American who endeavoured to be the oldest American to summit Everest. In 2016, as high altitude cameraman during the filming of ‘Sharing Everest’, Thom made the summit on May 22nd under a brilliant full moon. ‘Sharing Everest’ is currently in production. In the spring of 2019 Thom returned to the Tibet side of Everest as a cinematographer for a National Geographic sponsored expedition. Thom is also one of the central characters in the film, feature article, podcast series and book, all of which will be released in 2020.
Rod McCurdy – “Viracocha II”
In 2000, Rod was backpacking through South America and made a serendipitous detour to Easter Island. After arriving in the evening, Rod awoke the next morning to explore the island. At the top of an extinct volcano, Rod met explorer Phil Buck, whom later shared his vision to build the Viracocha 2, a reed ship, and sail from Chile to Australia. Immediately bought in, Rod spent the next three years planning and raising the funds with Phil. As part of the planning process, Rod met with Thor Heyerdahl, receiving practical advice on reed ship construction and route planning. Bearing the Explorers Club flag, the team set sail on the 17 March 2003 from Vina Del Mar, Chile for the first leg of 35 days to reach Easter Island. Following a nearly catastrophic launch, and numerous set backs along the journey, the team delivered on the scientific purpose of the expedition, by landing at Easter Island on the 31 May 2003 – an arduous 75 days at sea.
An Evening Not to be Missed
Join ANZEC for an evening that promises to be informative, entertaining and inspirational.
When: 28th November 2019, from 6.00pm. Presentations commence at 7pm
Where: The Balmoral Boathouse, 2 The Esplanade, Mosman NSW 2088.
Cost: $45.00 for ANZEC members and $55.00 for non-members (including dinner, beers/wines and soft drinks).
Bookings are essential as we have room for just 50 guests.
Explorers Club Members, click here to secure your place.
Tickets for members of the Public.
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