93 Days Alone at Sea: Chris Bertish’s Incredible Story

The Sias du Plessis Show · Oct 2, 2026 · 1h 1m

Chris Bertish has spent his life redefining what is possible. The South African big-wave surfing champion won the legendary Mavericks Invitational on a borrowed board before becoming the first person to cross the Atlantic Ocean solo and unsupported on a stand-up paddleboard—spending 93 days alone at sea. He later completed another world-first expedition across the Pacific using a wing-powered craft. In this episode of The Sias du Plessis Show, Chris shares the extraordinary journey from an unsponsored surfer from Kenilworth to a world-record-breaking ocean adventurer, bestselling author and…