S1.E12 ∙ My Backyard

Long Island native John Beattie was a lifelong surfer up until 2007 when he suffered a stroke. Beattie had to retire his surfboard. Instead, he picked up his camera and began to document his irrevocable love for surfing.

Mike Plant burned his way through life by an unconventional set of rules, leading him to dark corners of the world before finding his passion and the pinnacle of a sport that celebrates individuals who race around the world on a sailboat.

It tells the story of Yann Kermadec whose dreams suddenly come true when he has to replace the DCNS star skipper at the last minute before the start of the Vendée Globe (a round-the-world non-stop single-handed yacht race). After several days of racing, Yann, who is in the lead, has to stop to repair a damaged rudder. This will disrupt his round-the-world journey...

Two famous surfers, Patrick O' Connell and Robert "Wingnut" Weaver, set out for an international worldwide surfing safari adventure with documentary filmmaker Bruce Brown.

A tribute to Norm Petersen, a rower at the South End Rowing Club for over 50 years, and through his words, a tribute as well to the kindred spirits, men and women, who find Bay rowing and swimming a joyous and life-affirming experience.

Adventure Highway is an action-packed road-trip to North America's greatest motor-sport destination and events. Each episode drives viewers to a location exceptionally suited for a particular outdoor experience. And, because getting there is half the adventure, on and off-road vehicles and equipment are reviewed by experts. Custom motorcycles, boats, RVs, ATVs and personal watercraft are also included.