Alex's adventures

A couple of amazing months of Adventuring in Japan. Reduced to 2 six minute videos. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/epwB489mVdQ https://youtu.be/WuUw9FOOnlc

Vic TT offers riding for experienced and skilled riders only. Camped out at Kirth Kiln, I was invited to join the TT crew for a thrilling run to Eildon. I always get a bit nervous about riding with this crew. I never know what new crazy experience I'm signing up for! Maverick Octane at Eildon Dam It was good to see the TT riders screening and filtering the hopefuls trying to join in. Rookies trying to keep pace with experienced riders put themselves at serious risk. I watched a hopeful rider being tested out and then turned away due to his limited skills and concerns for his own safety. The Vic TT crew Seems I've been given the honorary mantle of Vic TT rider number 1. Thanks Mav and great to see you living the petrol-header's dream. "Passion has no limits!" Good to catch up with Phil again and I still can't believe how well he rides that 600cc Kwaka. Morning fog gave way to a gorgeous sunny day and dry roads! The real challenge of thi...

Rescuing Amanda Riding Nepean region, NSW Touring Bondi Camping with family Sailing Lake Illawarra, Malacoota area, Avon River, Lake Wellington Taking Trish for a sail Racing J FORCE See on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexander.foreman/posts/10155062959181916

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Nothing like a good rare T-bone, except when it involves a land-cruiser pulling out without looking! Bill was keen to show me the good roads around the Sunshine Coast, but 5 minutes into the ride he was cleaned up with me riding just behind him. The land-cruiser just pulled out in front of him from a T intersection. Bill did a great job of emergency breaking but the distance was just too short. Bill Hill seriously hurt after being T-boned His knee and leg were smashed. A huge gash on the back of his leg allowed his severed calf to hang out like a tongue. The ligaments in his leg were torn beyond repaid. Nasty! Fortunately several nurses were at the scene and provided first aid. Bill then underwent several surgeries on his leg. It was touch and go if it would have to come off but they managed to save it. Bill's high level of fitness was a key factor. No stopping this staunch old-school Kiwi Bill had pulled my caravan apart just prior to his accident, but s...

Sailed Savage out of Moololaba and did a lap of Old Woman Island with 19 boats from the Hobie Island club. Felt good to sail in a fleet. The weather was perfect so after the group finished I headed out again for the rest of the day and did another lap of the Island. I came across a shark and a pod of dolphins! Looks like my selfie made the Hobie Island club's "best picture" The boat ramp was like a traffic jam! I might look like a bandit, but it's better than getting fried in the harsh Queensland sun! Old Woman Island Apparently this Island is THE best place to snorkel on the Sunshine Coast. I will have to come out here on a calm day with an anchor and try to find the shallow reefs. I probably sailed 35kms in total with two laps of the Island Emergency beaching and damage Headed out to try and sail from Mooloolaba to Caloundra. Family came down to watch Savage and I put out. My rudder was loose so Mum helped out and I...

When I caught wind that there was an opportunity to work as crew on a racing yacht, I had to go for it! I spoke to the Skipper of J FORCE. He was more than happy to take me on and asked me to crew for his upcoming sunset race. I could barely contain my excitement as I counted down the days. I've been on yachts and sailing ships before, but have never had the opportunity to crew in a race. I had no idea what to expect but it was going to be a fun adventure. Alex Foreman crewing J FORCE, during a sunset yacht race from Sandringham Anchorage, Port Phillip Bay I made my way down to the Sandringham Yacht Club, taking the scenic coastal route. It was windy, and the sea looked choppy, which only added to my excitement. Warren, the Skipper, greeted me with a friendly smile and a warm welcome, then I set about making myself a useful as possible. I was surprised to find the yacht sitting ashore on a giant trolley. We prepared the boat and wheeled her over to a large crane, where W...

Springvale Road Melbourne is the #1 rated accident hot-spot according to AAMI's crash statistics. I discovered that they are right when I was hit by a truck in a 4 vehicle accident. Luckily and amazingly, nobody was killed. So this is what it looks like after being hit by a truck. I was stationary at traffic lights in my HiLux, with a truck on my right. Then I heard an impact and the truck's rear end slammed into my drivers side window at head height. I had nowhere to go and just had to take the blow. Glass from my shattered window cut my face and sliced my right eye. I was covered in glass shards. Went into shock for a minute or so. Bystanders immediately came, applied first aid, contacted emergency services and took my phone and let my family know. I was very impressed and grateful at how helpful they were. I was very lucky that the truck took the majority of the impact! A fireman got me out of the cab, unfortunately dragging me across spiky broken glass. M...