There Will Be Headwinds: Kayaking the Northwest Passage

by Mark Agnew

Mark Agnew was part of the first team to ever kayak the north-west passage - spending 103 days in the Arctic.






The infamous route between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans had defeated countless explorers for centuries, and Mark himself had failed two previous expeditions where he attempted to row across the Atlantic. Pushed to the brink, on the verge of turning his back on the adventures that had made him feel alive, he experienced a mental health crisis and almost abandoned the water forever.






Charting an inspirational journey from failure to world record breaker, in
There Will Be Headwinds Mark reflects on his struggles and reveals the lessons from sports psychology that allowed him to conquer his demons and achieve something truly remarkable. As well as exploring Mark rebuilding himself following his lowest ebb, this is also an astonishing story of ice, suffering and camaraderie. It's a testament to the power of teamwork, determination and ambition - and a celebration of the human spirit of adventure.

288 pages, Hardcover

Published July 3, 2025

Reviews

[Donal Hogan · Rating 5 out of 5]

fantastic book, so we'll written, felt like I was along for the cold paddle! saw the author at Kendal Mountain Festival, a great speaker also!