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Journeys of Fedor Konukhov
1977-1985
1986-1994
1995-2003
2004-2012
2013-2018
1995-1996 – The first, in the history of Russia, a solo trip, alone and unsupported to the Geographical South Pole, followed by an ascent to the highest peak in Antarctica – Vinson Massif (5,140 m) as a part of his ‘7 Summits of the World’ program. Setting out from Hercules Bay 8 November 1995 – Reached the South Pole on January 6, 1996. Duration: 64 days.
1995 yearParticipated in the International Baltic Cup regatta as crew member from the Far-Eastern Marine Academy (Vladivostok)
1980 year1996 (January 19) – Solo climb of the highest mountain in Antarctica – Vinson Massif (4,897 m) as a part of the ‘7 Summits of the World’ program.
1996 year
2000 (March) – Completed the longest dog race IDITAROD – from Anchorage to Nome, Alaska USA. Duration: 15 days. 5 hours. 44 min. Distance: 1,150 miles (1.800km) Web source: http://iditarod.com/race/2000/ Footnote: Fedor only had 3 months to prepare for the race, utilizing a rented dog team and equipment by Linda Plenter, Nevertheless he showed amazing results for a rookie and was awarded the ‘Red Lantern’ prize for finishing the race. Of the 81 registered participants, 13 were scratched or withdrew from the race.
2000 year1997 (Autumn) – Participation in multiple European regattas: the Sardinia Cup, Gotland Race, and Cowes Week as co-skipper of the Russian Team, on the maxi-yacht ‘Grand Mistral-80’ under the command of skipper Sergei Borodinov.
1997 year1997 (May 26) – Climbed the highest mountain in North America – Mt. McKinley (6,195 m) as a part of the ‘7 Summits of the World’ program. Footnote: Fedor is the first Russian to complete the ‘7 Summits of the World’ program. Taking him 5 years to accomplish. 1992 – 1997. Web source: http://www.everestnews.com/seven.htm
1997 yearParticipated in first Russian unsupported ‘Arctic’ expedition to the North Pole, under the leadership of Vladimir Chukov. Starting March 4, from Schmitt Island, Severnaya Zemlya Archipelago. The expedition reached the North Pole May 6, 1989. Duration: 63 days. Distance: 930 km.
1989 year
2012 (May 19 – April) – As part of the Russian 7 Summits’ team expedition, Fedor reached Everest’s peak for the second time. Their ascension was via the Northern Ridge (Tibet). Duration: 2 months.
2012 year2011 (Spring) – Crossed the Danakil dessert in Ethiopia on camel-back. Enduring record 60° C. temperatures, Fedor plotted a course to all the ‘9 highest peaks of Ethiopia’ Africa, ascending all the respective heights in succession. Duration: 42 days. Distance: 1,200 km.
2011 year2007-2008 – First person to sail the ‘Antarctica Cup’. Solo non-stop circumnavigation around Antarctica. Route: Albany, Western Australia – Cape Horn – Cape of Good Hope – Cape Leeuwin, Albany, WA. Duration: 102 days. Distance: 15,000 nautical miles.
2007 year2004 (February) – A solo transatlantic crossing from East to West on a 85ft maxi yacht ‘ALYE PARUSA’ from Canary island (La Gomera) to Barbados (Port St. Charles). Setting a New World Record for a solo Atlantic crossing and the fastest record for a solo ocean crossing on a maxi monohull for this route. Registered by WSSRC (World Sailing Speed Record Council). Duration: 14 days. 7 hours. Distance: 3,100 nautical miles.
2004 year2003 (April) – A joint Russian-British transatlantic record crossing from West to East (Montega Bay, Jamaica to Lands End (UK) with Tony Bullimore (UK) on the 100ft maxi-catamaran ‘ALYE PARUSA’ (Sir Peter Blake’s ex. ENZA.) Setting a New World Record for a maxi multihull for this route. Registered by WSSRC. (World Sailing Speed Record Council). Duration: 16 days.
2003 year2003 (March) – A joint Russian-British transatlantic record crossing from East to West (Canary islands to Barbados) with Tony Bullimore (UK) on the 100ft maxi-catamaran ‘ALYE PARUSA’ (Sir Peter Blake’s ex. ENZA.) Setting a New World Record for a maxi multihull for this route. Registered by WSSRC. (World Sailing Speed Record Council). Duration: 9 days.
2003 year
2002 (Autumn-Winter) – A first in Russian history; a solo Atlantic Ocean crossing on a 7 meter rowing boat ‘URALAZ’. Starting from October 16, and finishing in Barbados, December 1, 2002. Setting a New World Record (under the solo crossing category). Record registered by Ocean Rowing Society. Route: Canary Islands (La Gomera) – Barbados (Port St. Charles). Duration: 46 days. 4 hours. Distance: 3,000 nautical miles. Footnote: Also setting the best 24-hour distance of 110 nautical miles in the same boat.
2002 year
2002 (Spring) – Organization of the first Camel Caravan Expedition in modern Russian history – ‘Along the tracks of the Great Silk Road-2002’. The 13 camel caravan ventured around Russia’s southern regions; setting out on April 4 and finishing in Elista, Kalmykia June 12, 2002. Route: Kalmykia – Astrakhan – Dagestan – Stavropol region – Volgograd region – Kalmykia. Duration: 69 days. Distance: 1,050 km.
2002 year2000-2001 – The first in the history of Russian yachting, participation in the French solo non-stop round the world yacht race ‘Vendee Globe 2000’ on the ‘Open 60’ type ‘Modern University of Humanities’ yacht. (Nandor Fa design) Setting out from Les Sables D’Olone in 9 November 2000. Footnote: Due to a technical breakdown, Fedor had to stop in Sydney and was forfeited from the (non-stop) race. The boat was then sold in Australia.
2000 year1998-1999 – Participation in the International solo around the world yacht race ‘Around Alone’ (ex BOC Challenge) on the yacht ‘Open 60’ type ‘Modern University of Humanities’. (Nandor Fa design) Setting out Sept 1998 from Charlestown arriving back in Charlestown May 1999. Fedor’s third successful solo round the world sail. Route: Charleston (USA) – Cape Town (RSA) – Auckland (New Zealand) – Punta Del Esta – (Uruguay) – Charleston (USA). Duration: 9 months. Distance: 27,000 nautical miles.
1998 year1997 (April 17) – Solo climb of the highest mountain in Australia – Mt. Kosciusko (2,228 m) as a part of the ‘7 Summits of the World’ program.
1997 year
1997 (February 18) – Solo climb of the highest mountain in Africa – Mt. Kilimanjaro (5,895 m) as a part of the ‘7 Summits of the World’ program.
1997 year1996 (March 09) – Solo climb of the highest mountain in South America – Aconcagua, (6,962 m) as a part of the ‘7 Summits of the World’ program. Duration: 2 weeks.
1996 yearClimbed the highest mountain in Asia – Everest (8,848m) (Together with Evgeny Vinogradski) as a part of the ‘7 Summits of the World’ program. The climb was the first successful Russian ascension of Mt. Everest. Duration: 2 months.
1992 yearClimbed the highest mountain in Europe – Elbrus/Russia (5, 633 m) as a part of the ‘7 Summits of the World’ program. Duration: 1 week.
1992 yearFacilitator of the Russian-Australian East to West, transcontinental 4×4 expedition across the Soviet Union as part of a documentary film project ‘Across the Red Unknown’ by Australian TV presenter George Negus for SBS TV. Setting out on August 5, and finishing in September 15, 1991. Route: Vladivostok to Moscow. Duration: 41 days.
1991 yearSolo ski trek expedition to the Geographical North Pole. First Russian to reach the Geographical North Pole alone. Setting out from Cape Lokot, Sredni Island, Severnaya Zemlya Archipelago on March 3, reaching the North Pole on May 8, 1990. Duration: 72 days. Distance: 950 km.
1990 yearExpedition leader of the first joint Russian-American, East to West, transcontinental bicycle crossing, starting June 18 and finishing October 26, 1989. Route: Vladivostok – Moscow – St. Petersburg. Duration: 131 days. Distance: 10,000 km.
1989 yearSki expedition across the Arctic Ocean: Siberia – Geographic North Pole – Canada, as a member of Russian-Canadian team. (9 Russians and 4 Canadians) Setting out across the drifting ice pack on March 3, the group reached the Geographical North Pole April 24, and finished at Ward Hunt Island June 1, 1988. Route: Arctic Cape, Sredni Island, Severnaya Zemlya Archipelago – Geographical North Pole – Ward Hunt Island, Canada. Duration: 52 days. Distance: 1,830 km.
1988 yearInternational Ski expedition to Baffin Island (Canada) as part of the Soviet-Canadian expedition (part of the training program in preparation for the North Pole expedition). Duration: 40 days.
1987 yearSki team expedition crossing to the Pole of Inaccessibility in the Arctic Ocean, Setting out from the Soviet drifting polar stations ‘North Pole 26’ and ‘North Pole 27’ on January 29, the group, enduring absolute polar night darkness, reached the Pole on March 7, 1986. Duration: 38 days. Distance: In excess of 700 km.
1986 yearExpedition across the Ussurian Taiga (Far East of Russia), retracing the 1906 route of Russian explorer V.K. Arseniyev. Studying the Siberian tiger population – traveling on foot, horse-back and rafting. Duration: 45 days. Distance: 1000 km.
1985 yearRafting down the Lena River. At 4,472 km in length it is the easternmost of the three great Siberian rivers that flow into the Arctic Ocean. Duration: 3 months. Distance: 2,500 km.
1984 yearScientific ski team expedition across the Laptev Sea (Arctic Ocean). Fedor’s first polar ski expedition in preparation for the Antarctic crossing. Duration: 30 days.
1983 yearCrossing, Chukotka (Russia’s furthest Eastern Region) on dog-sled; completing a scientific research expedition and accumulated materials for his art works. Route: Novo Chaplino – Providenia – Uelen and back. Distance: 1,500 km.
1981 year(May-August) Third leg of the Scientific Research Sailing Expedition on the 40 ft yacht, ‘CHUKOTKA’ retracing Commodore Vitus Bering’s 1725-1730 voyage. Including an ascension of the Klyuchevskiy Volcano, on the Kamchatka Peninsula. Organizer of memorial plaques, honoring Vitus Bering and his crew, sited on the Commodore Islands. Route: Vladivostok – Sakhalin Island – Kamchatka and the Commodore Islands. Duration: 4 months. Distance: 4,000 nautical miles. Total Distance: 12,000 nautical miles over 3 expedition periods.
1979 year(May-August) – Second leg of expedition – Archaeological Research Sailing Expedition on the 40 ft yacht ‘CHUKOTKA’ retracing Commodore Vitus Bering’s 1725-1730 voyage. Route: Vladivostok – Sakhalin Island – Kamchatka and the Commodore Islands. Duration: 4 months. Distance: 4,000 nautical miles.
1978 year(May-August) – Scientific Research Sailing Expedition on the 40 ft yacht, ‘CHUKOTKA’ retracing Commodore Vitus Bering’s 1725-1730 voyage. Route: Vladivostok – Sakhalin Island – Kamchatka and the Commodore Islands. Duration: 4 months. Distance: 4,000 nautical miles.
1977 year- 1977
- (May-August) – Scientific Research Sailing Expedition on the 40 ft yacht, ‘CHUKOTKA’ retracing Commodore Vitus Bering’s 1725-1730 voyage. Route: Vladivostok – Sakhalin Island – Kamchatka and the Commodore Islands. Duration: 4 months. Distance: 4,000 nautical miles.
- 1978
- (May-August) – Second leg of expedition – Archaeological Research Sailing Expedition on the 40 ft yacht ‘CHUKOTKA’ retracing Commodore Vitus Bering’s 1725-1730 voyage. Route: Vladivostok – Sakhalin Island – Kamchatka and the Commodore Islands. Duration: 4 months. Distance: 4,000 nautical miles.
- 1979
- (May-August) Third leg of the Scientific Research Sailing Expedition on the 40 ft yacht, ‘CHUKOTKA’ retracing Commodore Vitus Bering’s 1725-1730 voyage. Including an ascension of the Klyuchevskiy Volcano, on the Kamchatka Peninsula. Organizer of memorial plaques, honoring Vitus Bering and his crew, sited on the Commodore Islands. Route: Vladivostok – Sakhalin Island – Kamchatka and the Commodore Islands. Duration: 4 months. Distance: 4,000 nautical miles. Total Distance: 12,000 nautical miles over 3 expedition periods.
- 1980
- Participated in the International Baltic Cup regatta as crew member from the Far-Eastern Marine Academy (Vladivostok)
- 1981
- Crossing, Chukotka (Russia’s furthest Eastern Region) on dog-sled; completing a scientific research expedition and accumulated materials for his art works. Route: Novo Chaplino – Providenia – Uelen and back. Distance: 1,500 km.
- 1983
- Scientific ski team expedition across the Laptev Sea (Arctic Ocean). Fedor’s first polar ski expedition in preparation for the Antarctic crossing. Duration: 30 days.
- 1984
- Rafting down the Lena River. At 4,472 km in length it is the easternmost of the three great Siberian rivers that flow into the Arctic Ocean. Duration: 3 months. Distance: 2,500 km.
- 1985
- Expedition across the Ussurian Taiga (Far East of Russia), retracing the 1906 route of Russian explorer V.K. Arseniyev. Studying the Siberian tiger population – traveling on foot, horse-back and rafting. Duration: 45 days. Distance: 1000 km.
- 1986
- Ski team expedition crossing to the Pole of Inaccessibility in the Arctic Ocean, Setting out from the Soviet drifting polar stations ‘North Pole 26’ and ‘North Pole 27’ on January 29, the group, enduring absolute polar night darkness, reached the Pole on March 7, 1986. Duration: 38 days. Distance: In excess of 700 km.
- 1987
- International Ski expedition to Baffin Island (Canada) as part of the Soviet-Canadian expedition (part of the training program in preparation for the North Pole expedition). Duration: 40 days.
- 1988
- Ski expedition across the Arctic Ocean: Siberia – Geographic North Pole – Canada, as a member of Russian-Canadian team. (9 Russians and 4 Canadians) Setting out across the drifting ice pack on March 3, the group reached the Geographical North Pole April 24, and finished at Ward Hunt Island June 1, 1988. Route: Arctic Cape, Sredni Island, Severnaya Zemlya Archipelago – Geographical North Pole – Ward Hunt Island, Canada. Duration: 52 days. Distance: 1,830 km.
- 1989
- Expedition leader of the first joint Russian-American, East to West, transcontinental bicycle crossing, starting June 18 and finishing October 26, 1989. Route: Vladivostok – Moscow – St. Petersburg. Duration: 131 days. Distance: 10,000 km.
- 1989
- Participated in first Russian unsupported ‘Arctic’ expedition to the North Pole, under the leadership of Vladimir Chukov. Starting March 4, from Schmitt Island, Severnaya Zemlya Archipelago. The expedition reached the North Pole May 6, 1989. Duration: 63 days. Distance: 930 km.
- 1990
- Solo ski trek expedition to the Geographical North Pole. First Russian to reach the Geographical North Pole alone. Setting out from Cape Lokot, Sredni Island, Severnaya Zemlya Archipelago on March 3, reaching the North Pole on May 8, 1990. Duration: 72 days. Distance: 950 km.
- 1991
- Facilitator of the Russian-Australian East to West, transcontinental 4×4 expedition across the Soviet Union as part of a documentary film project ‘Across the Red Unknown’ by Australian TV presenter George Negus for SBS TV. Setting out on August 5, and finishing in September 15, 1991. Route: Vladivostok to Moscow. Duration: 41 days.
- 1992
- Climbed the highest mountain in Europe – Elbrus/Russia (5, 633 m) as a part of the ‘7 Summits of the World’ program. Duration: 1 week.
- 1992
- Climbed the highest mountain in Asia – Everest (8,848m) (Together with Evgeny Vinogradski) as a part of the ‘7 Summits of the World’ program. The climb was the first successful Russian ascension of Mt. Everest. Duration: 2 months.
- 1995
- 1995-1996 – The first, in the history of Russia, a solo trip, alone and unsupported to the Geographical South Pole, followed by an ascent to the highest peak in Antarctica – Vinson Massif (5,140 m) as a part of his ‘7 Summits of the World’ program. Setting out from Hercules Bay 8 November 1995 – Reached the South Pole on January 6, 1996. Duration: 64 days.
- 1996
- 1996 (March 09) – Solo climb of the highest mountain in South America – Aconcagua, (6,962 m) as a part of the ‘7 Summits of the World’ program. Duration: 2 weeks.
- 1996
- 1996 (January 19) – Solo climb of the highest mountain in Antarctica – Vinson Massif (4,897 m) as a part of the ‘7 Summits of the World’ program.
- 1997
- 1997 (February 18) – Solo climb of the highest mountain in Africa – Mt. Kilimanjaro (5,895 m) as a part of the ‘7 Summits of the World’ program.
- 1997
- 1997 (April 17) – Solo climb of the highest mountain in Australia – Mt. Kosciusko (2,228 m) as a part of the ‘7 Summits of the World’ program.
- 1997
- 1997 (May 26) – Climbed the highest mountain in North America – Mt. McKinley (6,195 m) as a part of the ‘7 Summits of the World’ program. Footnote: Fedor is the first Russian to complete the ‘7 Summits of the World’ program. Taking him 5 years to accomplish. 1992 – 1997. Web source: http://www.everestnews.com/seven.htm
- 1997
- 1997 (Autumn) – Participation in multiple European regattas: the Sardinia Cup, Gotland Race, and Cowes Week as co-skipper of the Russian Team, on the maxi-yacht ‘Grand Mistral-80’ under the command of skipper Sergei Borodinov.
- 1998
- 1998-1999 – Participation in the International solo around the world yacht race ‘Around Alone’ (ex BOC Challenge) on the yacht ‘Open 60’ type ‘Modern University of Humanities’. (Nandor Fa design) Setting out Sept 1998 from Charlestown arriving back in Charlestown May 1999. Fedor’s third successful solo round the world sail. Route: Charleston (USA) – Cape Town (RSA) – Auckland (New Zealand) – Punta Del Esta – (Uruguay) – Charleston (USA). Duration: 9 months. Distance: 27,000 nautical miles.
- 2000
- 2000-2001 – The first in the history of Russian yachting, participation in the French solo non-stop round the world yacht race ‘Vendee Globe 2000’ on the ‘Open 60’ type ‘Modern University of Humanities’ yacht. (Nandor Fa design) Setting out from Les Sables D’Olone in 9 November 2000. Footnote: Due to a technical breakdown, Fedor had to stop in Sydney and was forfeited from the (non-stop) race. The boat was then sold in Australia.
- 2000
- 2000 (March) – Completed the longest dog race IDITAROD – from Anchorage to Nome, Alaska USA. Duration: 15 days. 5 hours. 44 min. Distance: 1,150 miles (1.800km) Web source: http://iditarod.com/race/2000/ Footnote: Fedor only had 3 months to prepare for the race, utilizing a rented dog team and equipment by Linda Plenter, Nevertheless he showed amazing results for a rookie and was awarded the ‘Red Lantern’ prize for finishing the race. Of the 81 registered participants, 13 were scratched or withdrew from the race.
- 2002
- 2002 (Spring) – Organization of the first Camel Caravan Expedition in modern Russian history – ‘Along the tracks of the Great Silk Road-2002’. The 13 camel caravan ventured around Russia’s southern regions; setting out on April 4 and finishing in Elista, Kalmykia June 12, 2002. Route: Kalmykia – Astrakhan – Dagestan – Stavropol region – Volgograd region – Kalmykia. Duration: 69 days. Distance: 1,050 km.
- 2002
- 2002 (Autumn-Winter) – A first in Russian history; a solo Atlantic Ocean crossing on a 7 meter rowing boat ‘URALAZ’. Starting from October 16, and finishing in Barbados, December 1, 2002. Setting a New World Record (under the solo crossing category). Record registered by Ocean Rowing Society. Route: Canary Islands (La Gomera) – Barbados (Port St. Charles). Duration: 46 days. 4 hours. Distance: 3,000 nautical miles. Footnote: Also setting the best 24-hour distance of 110 nautical miles in the same boat.
- 2003
- 2003 (March) – A joint Russian-British transatlantic record crossing from East to West (Canary islands to Barbados) with Tony Bullimore (UK) on the 100ft maxi-catamaran ‘ALYE PARUSA’ (Sir Peter Blake’s ex. ENZA.) Setting a New World Record for a maxi multihull for this route. Registered by WSSRC. (World Sailing Speed Record Council). Duration: 9 days.
- 2003
- 2003 (April) – A joint Russian-British transatlantic record crossing from West to East (Montega Bay, Jamaica to Lands End (UK) with Tony Bullimore (UK) on the 100ft maxi-catamaran ‘ALYE PARUSA’ (Sir Peter Blake’s ex. ENZA.) Setting a New World Record for a maxi multihull for this route. Registered by WSSRC. (World Sailing Speed Record Council). Duration: 16 days.
- 2004
- 2004 (February) – A solo transatlantic crossing from East to West on a 85ft maxi yacht ‘ALYE PARUSA’ from Canary island (La Gomera) to Barbados (Port St. Charles). Setting a New World Record for a solo Atlantic crossing and the fastest record for a solo ocean crossing on a maxi monohull for this route. Registered by WSSRC (World Sailing Speed Record Council). Duration: 14 days. 7 hours. Distance: 3,100 nautical miles.
- 2007
- 2007-2008 – First person to sail the ‘Antarctica Cup’. Solo non-stop circumnavigation around Antarctica. Route: Albany, Western Australia – Cape Horn – Cape of Good Hope – Cape Leeuwin, Albany, WA. Duration: 102 days. Distance: 15,000 nautical miles.
- 2011
- 2011 (Spring) – Crossed the Danakil dessert in Ethiopia on camel-back. Enduring record 60° C. temperatures, Fedor plotted a course to all the ‘9 highest peaks of Ethiopia’ Africa, ascending all the respective heights in succession. Duration: 42 days. Distance: 1,200 km.
- 2012
- 2012 (May 19 – April) – As part of the Russian 7 Summits’ team expedition, Fedor reached Everest’s peak for the second time. Their ascension was via the Northern Ridge (Tibet). Duration: 2 months.
- 2014
- Fedor Konyukhov’s project: unassisted, non-stop, solo rowing across the Pacific ocean
- 2018
- A Solo circumnavigation of the Southern Hemisphere on the Rowboat “AKROS”
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