GREYBEARD: The Man, The Myth, The Mississippi
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A new Guinness World Record has been set!
Update September 8th, 2022
The Guinness World Record has been re-written! On September 8th Dale Sanders set a new record as the oldest person to paddle the Mississippi River at 87 years old! Dale finished with the same crew he started with, Dan Faust, Matt Briggs, and Meadow. Along the way they picked up Matt Taylor, and they paddled the last day with a few more friends. About 30 more friends and family joined him on the last day to witness the record breaking moment.
The Guinness World Record has been re-written! On September 8th Dale Sanders set a new record as the oldest person to paddle the Mississippi River at 87 years old! Dale finished with the same crew he started with, Dan Faust, Matt Briggs, and Meadow. Along the way they picked up Matt Taylor, and they paddled the last day with a few more friends. About 30 more friends and family joined him on the last day to witness the record breaking moment.
Dale breaks the age record!
UPDATE: Fall, 2022
Dale "Grey Beard" Sanders, of Memphis, TN, has broken the Guinness World Record as the oldest person to paddle the entire Mississippi River.
At 87 years young, he accomplished this on Sept. 8, 2022 when he reached the Gulf of Mexico at 12:15 p.m.
As of Sept. 3, he and his paddling and film crew had arrived at Venice, Louisiana. They were resting for a few days before heading out for the last stretch toward South Pass (Port Eads), LA. On their final leg, they were accompanied by family and friends who journeyed alongside in a passenger boat to witness as he crossed into the salt water at the river's end.
To congratulate him, hop over to his Facebook page.
Also, keep an eye out for the documentary, Greybeard: The Man, The Myth, The Mississippi, which will tell the story of Dale's current adventure, while exhibiting his larger-than-life personality.
Dale "Grey Beard" Sanders, of Memphis, TN, has broken the Guinness World Record as the oldest person to paddle the entire Mississippi River.
At 87 years young, he accomplished this on Sept. 8, 2022 when he reached the Gulf of Mexico at 12:15 p.m.
As of Sept. 3, he and his paddling and film crew had arrived at Venice, Louisiana. They were resting for a few days before heading out for the last stretch toward South Pass (Port Eads), LA. On their final leg, they were accompanied by family and friends who journeyed alongside in a passenger boat to witness as he crossed into the salt water at the river's end.
To congratulate him, hop over to his Facebook page.
Also, keep an eye out for the documentary, Greybeard: The Man, The Myth, The Mississippi, which will tell the story of Dale's current adventure, while exhibiting his larger-than-life personality.
Guinness World Record Attempt - As Oldest to Paddle Entire Mississippi River
At the age of 87, Dale intends to enter the Guinness World Record Book once again, as the oldest person to ever paddle the entire length of the Mississippi River. He will start from its source at Lake Itasca, MN all the way to the salt water in the Gulf of Mexico, around 2340 miles!!! Paddlers generally call it a "Source to Sea" paddle. Dale will be paddling a "NorthWind SOLO" Northstar Canoes canoe. He hopes to finish in 87 days, on September 8, 2022. You will be able to follow Dale with SPOT Tracker. If you feel like it, join Dale for a spell. But remember you are on your own. ***Disclaimer - Dale and team takes no responsibility and you will have to make all your own shuttle, paddle, camping, eating, etc arrangements. In other words - just show up using GPS ready to paddle.***