Steve Fisher: The Master of Impossible Rivers.

"I learned to paddle at the age of 6, not knowing that this would become my reason for living." This adventurer who carries Kayaking as a way of life is named Steve Fisher, and he is an expert in expedition kayaking in whitewater. His friends simply call him Fisher; he was born in South Africa on March 18, 1976, and is completely addicted to adventure sports, especially water sports.

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Steve is not afraid of the unknown; he has explored over 50 countries aboard his kayak. He and his canoe are made for each other. From his beginnings on the Bushman River at just 6 years old, he has navigated the rapids of all 5 continents, conquering over 100 first descents. He has been named the most complete canoeist in the world three times.

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For several years now, he has left competition behind, venturing into the world of exploring the most impressive rapids in the world. Among his first descents are rivers like the Irrawaddy in Myanmar, the Salween in China, the Yarlung Tsang Po in Tibet, and his recent conquest of the infamous Inga rapids.

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"The Great Inga Project" is a journey that follows the Congo River from its source to its mouth, covering 4,000 kilometers until reaching the Atlantic Ocean. This documentary was released in 2012 and has been recognized in various festivals.

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Steve lives for kayaking, and he says it from within: "The media and sponsors are afraid that I will die. I risk my life quite often, but for them, it's different if it's from a gunshot. For me, the result is more or less the same." His safety, determination, and speed help him overcome almost impossible situations. There is no doubt that Steve Fisher is an Adventure Legend.

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"The Great Inga Project"

A documentary that narrates Steve Fisher's journey with his expedition team. They navigated through the endless political obstacles of Zimbabwe, full of difficulties and whims; they also had to face their own fears in an attempt to be the first to survive the brutal Inga rapids of the Congo. "It's the closest I've ever come to death," Fisher said after the expedition. The film premiered on August 24, 2012.

 

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