There Will Be Headwinds : Kayaking the Northwest Passage

Author: Mark Agnew

Arctic Ocean

Published on 3 July 2025 by ICON BOOKS in the United Kingdom.

Hardback | 288 pages
240 x 164 x 28mm | 556g

*SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOARDMAN TASKER AWARD FOR MOUNTAIN LITERATURE*Mark Agnew was part of the first team ever to kayak the northwest passage - spending 103 days in the Arctic.

The infamous route between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans had defeated countless explorers for centuries, and Mark himself had failed on two previous expeditions to row across the Atlantic. Pushed to the brink, on the verge of turning his back on the adventures that had made him feel alive, he experienced a mental health crisis and almost abandoned the water forever.

Charting an inspirational journey from failure to world record breaker, in There Will Be Headwinds Mark reflects on his struggles and reveals the lessons from sports psychology that allowed him to conquer his demons and achieve something truly remarkable. An astonishing story of ice, suffering and camaraderie, There Will Be Headwinds is a testament to the power of teamwork, determination and ambition - and a celebration of the human spirit of adventure.