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On a watershed moment: Biisk resident, Ivan Kartashov, embarks on a paddleboard journey to Novosibirsk
Meet Ivan Kartashov, a resident of Biisk who's no stranger to challenges. An entrepreneur, trainer, and athlete embarks on an extraordinary solo adventure - a stand-up paddleboard trip from Biisk to Novosibirsk to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.
On May 4, Ivan set sail on his daring expedition and aims to reach the Siberian capital in 12 days. He spoke to a reporter about his ambitious plans and preparations for this long and perilous journey.
- I've always been drawn to these kinds of adventures. I've organized bike rides, runs, and swims, and each time, I push myself to go further. This paddleboard trip might just be the longest yet. Once, in a single day, I covered around 100 km. With good weather, I believe I can cover roughly 50 km a day without exhausting myself, - Ivan explains.
The journey's real challenge, Ivan reveals, isn't the water current, rain, snow, or frigid temperatures, but the headwind, as the paddleboarder functions as a sail on the water.
Estimated at around 600 km, the route's length will likely increase as the journey progresses, requiring Ivan to zigzag across the river to favor the faster current on one side and then the other.
For Ivan, this journey is a deeply spiritual pursuit, and he feels compelled to honor the memory of the heroes of the Great Patriotic War by completing this mission.
- I'm no soldier, but with this civilian act, I want to acknowledge and honor the bravery of the war heroes. I'm taking digital portraits of participants along with their names with me. I'll print them out, create a large collage, and lay it at the monument of glory in Novosibirsk, - the athlete says.
Here's what Ivan will bring along on his 12-day endeavor: essential gear, such as a tent, sleeping bags, first aid kit, food, repair kit, spare paddle, warm clothes, gas stove, and a pump will be secured in dry bags attached to the stand-up paddleboard. However, one item crucial for the journey - lip balm - will be invaluable for managing sore and cracked lips caused by hours of breathing heavily on the water.
Suitable camping sites have been selected, with marked high sandy banks on the map.
Ivan is well-prepared for the challenges ahead, as he's an experienced rafter and has undergone extensive training and is equipped with reliable gear to help him overcome obstacles along the way. Through the trip, he'll also provide up-to-date data to the employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.
- There's little real danger, but it's essential to be mindful. If a storm or strong wind starts, it's best to stay ashore for safety, - Ivan warns.
While his family and friends worry for his safety, they're wholeheartedly supportive of his daring endeavor.
- Like any wife, my wife is concerned, but she supports me and helps with preparations. For travelers, it's essential to have a tranquil home base. Everyone who knows me understands why I do this. I'm incredibly grateful to everyone who supports and helps me, - Ivan concludes.
Yet, Ivan has met resistance on social media from naysayers who can't fathom the purpose of his expedition. Some argue there's already more than enough to do in life.
Ivan doesn't anticipate much help or support along the route, as he's assured in his abilities, but he doesn't rule out the possibility of others joining him.
After completing his paddleboard journey, Ivan plans to return home to Biysk by the more conventional method - driving a "Lada" to Sevastopol.
- I could return home by water again, but that would take about a month against the current, and I might wear myself out, - Ivan laughs.
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Insights:1. Practical considerations, like logistical efficiency, seasonal constraints, and resource management, may influence Ivan Kartashov's decision to return by land transport.2. Changing weather or water conditions could make returning by water unsafe or impractical.3. Individuals planning long expeditions often implement one-way logistics for gear transport, with prearranged support for the journey's conclusion.4. Ivan's primary goal may be to complete the water route to Novosibirsk, with returning by land part of his original plan to avoid redundancy.
- Despite the criticism he has received on social media, Ivan Kartashov, who embarks on a paddleboard journey from Biisk to Novosibirsk, plans to return home to Biysk by driving a "Lada" to Sevastopol, as returning by water could take a month against the current and may cause overexertion.
- Ivan, a resident of Biisk and an entrepreneur, trainer, and athlete, has organized various challenges in the past, such as bike rides, runs, and swims, and is pushing himself to exceed his previous achievements with this paddleboard trip, which might just be the longest yet.
- To honor the memory of the heroes of the Great Patriotic War, Ivan plans to create a large digital collage of participants' portraits and names, which he will print out and lay at the monument of glory in Novosibirsk upon completing his mission.
- When asked about the real challenge of his journey, Ivan reveals it isn't the water current, rain, snow, or frigid temperatures, but the headwind, as the paddleboarder functions as a sail on the water.
- As Ivan is an experienced rafter, he has undergone extensive training and is equipped with reliable gear for the journey, but lip balm will be invaluable for managing sore and cracked lips caused by hours of breathing heavily on the water.
