The Madagascar Challenge

October 9 to 18, 2008

Sea kayaking around islands northwest of Madagascar. 

Difficulty - Hard

(See scale below)

Difficulty Scale

Moderate: ·

Challenge is achievable by anyone who is in good health.

Hard: ··

Challenge is achievable by anyone who maintains a certain level of fitness, i.e.,  regularly in the gym, swimming, walking, etc.

Difficult: ···

Good fitness levels required, i.e., regularly does endurance sports such as swimming and/or runs/walks moderate distances on a regular basis.

Demanding: ····

Excellent fitness levels & stamina required,  i.e., often does intensive endurance activities (3-4 times a week / 2 hours plus) and run on a regular basis.

Extreme: ·····

Exceptional fitness level required, i.e.,  undertakes intensive training as well as running.