Frank recalls epic voyage
Reporter: Dawn Marsden
Date published: 11 June 2013
INTREPID explorer Frank Rothwell has written a book about his Arctic Ocean adventure.
The Hollinwood businessman’s “No Story To Tell” documents his 20,000-mile trip through the North-West Passage on a 50ft yacht, the Upchuck.
The thrill-seeking 62 year old completed his challenge despite a battle with kidney stones and discovering he had prostate cancer.
Frank set off four years ago intending to finish in under a year. But delays meant his voyage was concluded last summer — a feat fewer than 100 small boats have ever managed.
Along the way he saw the Northern Lights, icebergs the size of Wembley Stadium, whales, sharks, dolphins and polar bears.
“No Story to Tell” (£20) is available from the Chronicle office.
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