Chris Bertish - ALL IN!

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In 2017 Chris Bertish became the first person ever to SUP across any ocean. Defying all odds, he paddled 7500 kilometres solo, unassisted and unsupported, for 93 days across the Atlantic Ocean, from Morocco, Africa to Antigua in the Caribbean. During three months at sea he was targeted by great white sharks, towed by a giant sea squid, capsized multiple times and surfed down 10-meter waves (as challenging as anything he had faced in any of Mavericks Big Wave Surfing Championships).

The Atlantic Standup Paddle Crossing - 93 Days Alone at Sea

An unbelievable true story of grit, courage, passion and purpose.

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Chris Bertish is a Mavericks Big Wave Surfing Champion, multiple World Record holder and Guinness World Record holder, professional speaker, conservationist, ocean pioneer, multiple award-winning film director, and bestselling author.

Chris has been featured in the New York Times, Washington Post, People magazine, The Guardian, on BBC, CNN, CNBC, NBC, National Geographic, and dozens of podcasts. He was selected for the Genius 100 greatest innovators and thinkers of our time by the Einstein Institute and is a Laureus Award Nominee.

As a global thought leader, he is in the Einstein's Institute Top 100 Global Visionaries, and was selected as one of Africa's Top 5 Motivational Speakers.

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‘Chris Bertish is always totally committed to the various extreme challenges he assigns himself, and does them in full support of other people’s needs. I’ve watched in awe for a number of years as Chris selflessly uses his time and skills to bring awareness to various causes dear to him and many others.’ ~ Kelly Slater - Eleven times Surfing World Champion

‘To cross an ocean alone requires real courage. Getting to the other side takes huge resilience. To conceive of such a journey in the first place, you need incredible self-belief. Chris Bertish has them all.’ ~ Lewis Pugh - Endurance swimmer and UN Patron of the Oceans

‘There is a fine line between remarkable and crazy. Read this book to find out which side of the line Chris is on and how you can be on that side too.’ ~ Guy Kawasaki - Author, host of the Remarkable People podcast, past Chief Evangelist at Apple, Canva.

‘After reading this account, I conclude that Chris’s Atlantic crossing ranks as one of the great expeditions and achievements in the history of exploration!’ ~ Professor Timothy Noakes - Sports Scientist, Nutrition guru: Sports Scientist- (MBChB) MD + DSC (Med)

‘Chris is the truest definition of what is possible when we believe in ourselves. From winning at one of the fiercest big waves on the planet, Mavericks, to his solo adventures across the world’s largest oceans. Thank you Chris for showing us that we all can live our own Heroes Journey.’ ~ Kai Lenny - Professional Big Wave Surfer, SUP Champion & Waterman

‘Nothing comes close to what Chris Bertish accomplished in his transatlantic SUP crossing. This 93-day solo expedition is the single most impactful and inspirational journey to ever occur in the history of stand up paddling. Period.’ ~ Evelyn O’Doherty - Chief Editor - StandUp Journal / Session

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6x9 Full Color Paperback
256 Pages
ISBN 978-1991202710 (Print)
ISBN 978-1991202765 (ebook)
ASIN B0BKQJ34CB (kindle)

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Book Synopsis - All In!

If you want to set big goals and achieve them this book will show you how to go “All In” and succeed at anything!

In 2017 Chris Bertish became the first person ever to stand-up paddleboard across any ocean. Defying all odds, he paddled 4050 miles, solo, unassisted and unsupported, for 93 days across the Atlantic Ocean, from Morocco, Africa to Antigua in the Caribbean.

During three months at sea he was stalked by a great white shark, towed by a giant sea squid, capsized multiple times and surfed down 10-meter waves as challenging as anything he had faced in the Mavericks Big Wave Surfing Championships.

All In! documents the incredible journey of one man, driven by passion and powered by a purpose greater than himself to give back, inspire millions and achieve what everyone told him was simply impossible. It will get you motivated and inspired to go “All In!” on your own personal journey and achieve anything – even the seemingly impossible!

Whether your goal is to head up your department, reach a seemingly impossible sales target, attain a tertiary degree, achieve your first ever 5 mile, triathlon, or just have your best year ever… this book is for you and will change your life.

This edge-of-your seat story will help you clarify your objectives, anticipate and adapt to change, persevere through any challenges life throws at you, and stay resilient and focused to emerge triumphant.

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(You are welcome to use any of these excerpts from ALL IN!, but please include attribution to Chris Bertish and a link to his website www.ChrisBertish.com)

"Sleeping in intervals of no more than eight minutes, doing the equivalent of an Ironman a day, being attacked by a giant squid, and almost losing a finger... that was just one day of Chris Bertish's extraordinary Atlantic crossing."

I live by the mantra that if you believe in anything strongly enough, and believe you can do it, no matter what people say, with the right planning, preparation, perseverance and resilience, anything is possible!

Over the years I’ve become more and more mindful and aware of my impact, and that of my business, on the planet. I’ve always tried to focus on doing the right thing for the world, our oceans and others around me. You have to walk your talk in everything you do; let your actions define you.

When you are inspired by some great purpose, some extraordinary project, all your thoughts break their bonds: your mind transcends limitations, your consciousness expands in every direction, and you suddenly find yourself in a new and wonderful world that you never realized existed before. Dormant forces, faculties and talents that were never available to you before, suddenly come alive, and you find yourself to be a greater person by far than you ever imagined yourself to be. ~ Chris Bertish

Even if I was feeling exhausted, I would want to get up and start paddling again, because the anxiety and paranoia got me. I was still learning to master my mind and its anxiety and fears. Like everything you want to improve on in life, it is a constant work in progress; it just takes awareness, time, focus, practice and consistency.

Nothing is impossible in life, when you break it down, focus on just what’s in front of you and take it one stroke at a time. If you can do that, you will eventually get there and get through anything!

Paddling 10–14 hrs a day takes a bit of getting used to, but it’s amazing what you can teach your body to do. The first three days my body really took strain, but then adjusted. It was as if it upscaled to meet its new expectations. You never know what’s possible, how far you can push yourself, or how you will grow, until you try. I started enjoying and really embracing the most amazing sunsets from my little office/SUP/home/bed all-in-one. It made me realize how little you actually need in life to make you happy.

Chris Bertish faced immense challenges during his solo stand-up paddle board journey across the Atlantic, including treacherous storms, sleep deprivation, and life-threatening situations. He displayed remarkable courage, resourcefulness, and determination in navigating through these hardships. His experiences highlight the importance of resilience and the human spirit's ability to conquer seemingly insurmountable obstacles.

Chris Bertish faced extraordinary challenges during his three-month adventure chasing 30 to 40-foot waves alone.
One of the biggest challenges was encountering a storm about 300 miles off the Canary Islands. The seas rose to six to eight-meter waves, equivalent to three-story buildings, and the wind reached 40 to 50 knots, just below hurricane strength.
Chris was in a small craft with minimal clearance from the ocean, feeling isolated in the middle of nowhere. The storm caused the lights to go out at night, and every wave hit him from the side, making it feel like his craft was disintegrating.
The mental fatigue of enduring sleepless nights, with waves hitting him every few minutes, was incredibly challenging. He had to fight through the fear and exhaustion until morning.
During a particularly rough night, Chris experienced a terrifying moment when his craft started getting pulled through the top of eight-meter waves. After analyzing the situation, he realized that something, possibly a whale or giant squid, was stuck in his parachute anchor, attempting to drag him down. Chris had to quickly put on his safety gear, jump overboard, and cut the line connecting him to the anchor. This daring move saved him from being pulled down to the depths of the ocean.
Later, he almost lost a finger while trying to release a tangled line. This 12-hour period of intense challenges was terrifying, but surviving it made Chris realize that he was capable of overcoming anything.

Adventurer, Surfing Legend, Ecopreneur, Filmmaker, Speaker, and Author

Chris Bertish is a Mavericks Big Wave Surfing Champion, multiple World Record holder and Guinness World Record holder, conservationist, ocean pioneer, multiple award-winning film director, and author of his best-selling autobiography, Stoked!

Chris has been featured in the New York Times, Washington Post, People magazine, and the Guardian, on BBC, CNN, CNBC, and National Geographic. He was selected as one the of the leading Genius 100 greatest innovators and thinkers of our time by the Einstein Institute, and is a Laureus Award Nominee.

As a globally renowned speaker, Chris was voted one of the Top 3 Motivational / Inspirational Speakers in Africa. He has addressed the likes of Google, NASA, Cisco, Salesforce, SAP, Coke and Mercedes, and spoken alongside former US presidents George W Bush and Bill Clinton.

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Questions for Chris

How do you plan for 93 day voyage alone?
How did you cope with 90+ days of isolation from other humans?
In what ways can companies do more to protect the environment?
What is your next epic challenge?
What do you think holds most people back from realizing their potential?
What is missing from most of the experts on motivation?

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Books

Stoked! tells the story of his Maverick’s big wave triumph, and the lessons learned on the way, and captivated audiences all the way to the bestseller list.

ALL IN! The Atlantic Standup Paddle Crossing - 93 Days Alone at Sea chronicles his incredible solo journey across the Atlantic Ocean

Films

Ocean Driven - His seminal documentary, shows audiences how to overcome obstacles and their own fears, and inspires them to never give up or lose sight of their dreams.

Last Known Coordinates - A piece is set to outdo anything done before, and will move audiences to tears, to joy, to their passions and to stronger, more inspired futures.

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New York Times, USA Today, Huffington Post, Time Magazine, BBC, CNN, CNBC News, Fox News, Sky News.

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ALL IN! Available Worldwide

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History

ALL IN! was launched in Dec 2022 exclusively in South Africa (SA), selling just under 4000 units in the first 3 months. Chris' first book: Stoked! (Penguin Random House) was a #1 Best Seller in South Africa, a runner up book of the year in non fiction category and has sold over 15,000 copies in SA, which is a tiny market compared to the USA. It's also been made recommended reading at schools and was recently also translated into Italian.

As a Speaker and Author, Chris will be doing a Roadshow across the entire USA, from West Coast to East over a 3 month period, launching the book and doing signings and events to inspire, get the the book out there and create more impact.