Sadly, Toby died on the 10th of January 2022; his last time in a sea kayak had been less than two weeks earlier, in Flushing, the village which had become home. Good, occasionally poor. Light or moderate icing at times within 50 miles of greenland in east, with temperatures ms03 to ms06.

Moderate Becoming Good Later Toby Carr sister Katie finishes Moderate Becoming Good Later

By this time, he had become a regular fixture with the Jersey Canoe Club, I stayed out of the conversation, but the other group members had no hesitation in offering him a place. He was welcomed with open arms. He joined us in Jersey for a couple of training weekends before the day arrived, and we met in Terminal 5 at Heathrow for our flight to Copenhagen.Heartbreaking, and utterly wonderful. A journey that had to be made, and a story that had to be told. - Alex Bescoby, adventurer and author Katie has lived in Barcelona for the last 10 years, but following publication, she returned home to Rutland as part of a nationwide book tour. Katie Carr returned home to Rutland from Spain as part of a national book tour The kayaking was part of this idea of trying to live as full a life as possible in the time he was given.” Toby completed two-thirds of the challenge. Photo: Michal Madera A mesmerising and poignant story that shares how the sea can bring together people, places and purpose. This is a must-read book not just for sea kayakers, but for anyone looking for inspiration to make the most out of life. * Doug Cooper, author of Scottish Sea Kayaking and coach * An incredible read of adventure and life that will draw you in and inspire you to pursue your own journeys. Katie has truly honoured her brother with this gripping recount. * Jenny Tough, adventurer and author of Tough Women Adventure Stories and Solo *

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Moderate Becoming Good Later is a wonderfully salty adventure, a quixotic odyssey driven by equal parts grit and good humour around the stormy shores of western Europe. But what really elevates this above other travellers' tales is the astonishing and moving story of the book's completion - a remarkable collaboration across the ultimate gulf. - Tim Hannigan, travel, nature and history writer Easterly or northeasterly 5 to 7, occasionally gale 8 in west and north, decreasing 3 to 5 in south and east. It’s a storybook really. It paints scenes and hopefully takes people and their imagination out to these wild places.The perfect book for our times: from tragedy and stormy seas, come hope, connection, and elemental awe. Exceptionally beautiful and moving, a book that conjures connection to people, places and the ocean with the immediacy, grace and clarity of a kayak cutting through sea spray. * David Gange, historian and author of The Frayed Atlantic Edge *

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But it’s also a very healthy thing to do in a way. He died of cancer which can be a horrible, long, drawn-out end. After many years travelling the world in business storytelling roles, Katie had always expected to write a book, just not this one. She can currently be found at home in Barcelona, wrangling two young boys or learning to kayak to finish Toby's adventure. On New Year’s Day 2018, the swift action of an ambulance crew at Leigh Delamere Services on the M4 probably saved his life. They started treatment for Meningitis en route to the nearest hospital. He cancelled his interview for his Fellowship from his hospital bed in Swindon. Heartbreaking, and utterly wonderful. A journey that had to be made, and a story that had to be told. * Alex Bescoby, adventurer and author * Thanks to extensive notes, voice recordings and videos that Toby made, she was able to complete the book, in her brother’s voice.

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They have allowed Katie to deal with her grief and family loss in a uniquely personal way, adding a positive full-stop to a dark chapter. We caught up with Toby in the autumn of 2018, listening to stories of the journey’s past and future plans. In May 2019, he was the main speaker at the Jersey Sea Kayaking Symposium, from where he headed out on the next part of his journey with his good friend Michal. A summer of Breton tide races plus the north and west coasts of the Iberian Peninsula. This project was approaching completion when world events and personal health issues intervened. Eat, Drink, and Be Merry: The Ultimate Guide to Celebrating Christmas with the Best Drinks Books On The Shelves However, Katie refused to let the disease have the final word. Katie is hoping to complete Toby’s sea kayak odyssey by the summer of 2024. Photo: Julie Perren