The latest sponsorship from Kokatat is Hayley Shephard’s attempt at being the first successful solo kayaker of South Georgia Island. Shephard, a wilderness guide and expedition leader by trade, will set out on January 22, 2010.

An exceptionally isolated, storm torn island, South Georgia in the southern Atlantic Ocean is isolated as its nearest neighbour is 1,400 kilometers away. As hostile, dangerous, and foreboding as it feels, South Georgia is charmed with dramatic and stunning beauty that has a power to draw daring adventurers.

Kokatat and Shephard have also joined in creating public awareness for the devastating decline in the world’s albatross species. Shephard’s expedition, called “Kayaking to Save the Albatross,” will bring light to illegal fisheries and the outdated techniques used in the current long line fishing industry. As albatross habitat, South Georgia Island with its rugged beauty and abundant wildlife is home to a number of species.

For more information check out the official press release here: http://pitch.pe/39417

Kokatat is outfitting Shephard with several women’s specific products including:
• women’s GORE-TEX® Expedition Dry Suit
• women’s GORE-TEX® Whirlpool Bib
• Guide life jacket
• women’s OuterCore long sleeve top and pants

click here for more information on the product: http://www.kokatat.com/products.asp#womens