Our upcoming documentary film SAILAU will be representing the nation of Papua New Guinea (PNG) in Dubai later this year, together with our award-winning book SALT WATER AND SPEAR TIPS.
It is a huge honour to be working with the PNG Embassy and the PNG Tourism Authority on this great event, which is estimated to attract 25 million visitors.
You can support the project and learn more about the film on the Documentary Australia Foundation website.
Wohoo! I’m proud to announce that our book Salt Water and Spear Tips, was awarded Expedition Book of the Year at NAFF|Bookaward, under the Nordic Adventure Film Festival – NAFF.
You can order a copy of the book here Amazon US
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We are proud to announce that Documentary Australia Foundation (DAF), The National Kenu & Kundu Festival (NKKF) and Papua New Guinea National Film Institute are supporting the production of SAILAU.
And that we have a broadcast agreement with EMTV Papua New Guinea.
Read more on the SAILAU page
Support the project and get your name in the credits:
Links: National Kenu and Kundu Festival, Papua New Guinea National Film Institute, EMTV, DAF
Sanakoli and his friend Levi Sakiusa launched their small outrigger canoe, loaded with food and equipment for the upcoming Kula Voyage, towards Dawson Island, home of Sanakoli’s brother Justin John.
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On the phone to Papua New Guinea, I spoke with Sanakoli John (one of the three master sailors from our New Guinea circumnavigation).
Sanakoli told me that him and his brother Justin John, together with our proud canoe Tawali Pasana, had been summoned to a Kula* meeting by a Chief on Woodlark Island.
Interview about the books SALT WATER and SPEAR TIPS, and the phenomenon #pastryfriday.
Thor F Jensen · ABC Radio Alice Springs Australia, interview with Thor F. Jensen
Thor is working on a series of humorous comics about the outdoors titled; Misadventures.
“Hello pastry prospector!” During this pandemic it is important to remember to take a break once in a while and be good to yourself.
That’s why I started making these weekly #pastryfriday videos where I enjoy a pastry while exploring Alice Springs in Central Australia.
“I eat a pastry every Friday, to reward myself for a good weeks work. You should do the same – because you deserve it!” – Thor F. Jensen.
Hashtag #pastryfriday to share your special pastry moment.
And remember to subscribe to my YouTube channel for weekly videos.
Interview with the “Joe Rogan of outdoor podcasts” Rob Yates. I tell about my journey into adventure and the book Salt Water and Spear Tips.
You can also listen and subscribe to the podcast here.
Through my years of adventure, I have reflected on why we go out and risk our lives in pursuit of the unknown and I am continually evolving my philosophy – Redefining Adventure.
I think it is about time we break away from the old colonial tropes of what adventure is about and bring it into the 21st century.
In thinking about what gives adventure meaning and purpose, I hope to bring people into adventure. Redefining adventure is about:
Adventure can be many different things; these three points guide and give meaning to my pursuits and I hope they will inspire you too.
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