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The Voluntary Castaway: Dr. Bombard's Revolutionary Atlantic Crossing | E 161
In this episode, join Julie Henningsen and Kaycee McIntosh as they dive into the astonishing story of Dr. Alain Bombard, a French physician and biologist who, in 1952, undertook an audacious scientific experiment. To prove that humans could survive adrift at sea using only ocean resources, Bombard set off to drift across the Atlantic Ocean in a small inflatable dinghy, without food or water. Over the course of 65 harrowing days, he endured severe conditions, subsisting on raw fish, plankton, and minimal sea water. Explore his motivations, the challenges he faced, and how his journey revolutionized maritime survival techniques. Despite criticism and controversy, Bombard's story is a testament to human endurance, ingenuity, and the relentless drive to push the boundaries of what is deemed possible.
00:00 Introduction and Setup
00:23 The Craziest Ocean Experiment in History
01:30 Meet Dr. Alain Bombard
03:19 The Motivation Behind the Journey
05:42 The Harsh Realities of Maritime Survival
08:30 Bombard's Unwavering Determination
24:28 Preliminary Voyages and Lessons Learned
31:16 The Resilience of Seaweed and Plankton
32:43 Bombard's Departure and Initial Challenges
36:00 Surviving on Plankton and Isolation
37:48 Nature's Cruel Challenges
40:22 Wildlife Encounters and Near-Death Experiences
45:24 The Encounter with the British Cargo Vessel
49:15 Final Stretch and Arrival in Barbados
55:32 Bombard's Legacy and Influence
01:00:25 Modern Survival Stories and Techniques
01:03:34 The True Lesson of Bombard's Journey
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Read Dr. Bombard's book for free online. https://archive.org/details/the-bombard-story-1953/page/n27/mode/2up
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In this episode, join Julie Henningsen and Kaycee McIntosh as they dive into the astonishing story of Dr. Alain Bombard, a French physician and biologist who, in 1952, undertook an audacious scientific experiment. To prove that humans could survive adrift at sea using only ocean resources, Bombard set off to drift across the Atlantic Ocean in a small inflatable dinghy, without food or water. Over the course of 65 harrowing days, he endured severe conditions, subsisting on raw fish, plankton, and minimal sea water. Explore his motivations, the challenges he faced, and how his journey revolutionized maritime survival techniques. Despite criticism and controversy, Bombard's story is a testament to human endurance, ingenuity, and the relentless drive to push the boundaries of what is deemed possible.
00:00 Introduction and Setup
00:23 The Craziest Ocean Experiment in History
01:30 Meet Dr. Alain Bombard
03:19 The Motivation Behind the Journey
05:42 The Harsh Realities of Maritime Survival
08:30 Bombard's Unwavering Determination
24:28 Preliminary Voyages and Lessons Learned
31:16 The Resilience of Seaweed and Plankton
32:43 Bombard's Departure and Initial Challenges
36:00 Surviving on Plankton and Isolation
37:48 Nature's Cruel Challenges
40:22 Wildlife Encounters and Near-Death Experiences
45:24 The Encounter with the British Cargo Vessel
49:15 Final Stretch and Arrival in Barbados
55:32 Bombard's Legacy and Influence
01:00:25 Modern Survival Stories and Techniques
01:03:34 The True Lesson of Bombard's Journey
Email us! [email protected]
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thecruxpodcast/
Get schooled by Julie in outdoor wilderness medicine! https://www.headwatersfieldmedicine.com/
Read Dr. Bombard's book for free online. https://archive.org/details/the-bombard-story-1953/page/n27/mode/2up
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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