Chris Bertish
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Speaker
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English
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Adventurer,Author,Conservationist,Endurance athlete,Entrepreneur,Inspiration,motivation,Personal story
Profile:
Chris Bertish is a professional speaker, big wave surfing Mavericks champion, stand up paddle board Guinness World Record holder, best-selling author, award-winning film director, philanthropist, conservationist, ocean pioneer and entrepreneur.
He was recently recognized as one of the Top 5 Motivational Speakers in South Africa and Top 10 in the World. Chris was selected as one of the Genius 100-Global Visionaries for the future, by the Einstein Institute, both for excellence in his disciplines and universal global positive influence, along with Deepak Chopra, Sir Ken Robinson and Sir Richard Branson.
His incredible Mavericks big wave story was developed into a globally inspiring and award-winning film, Ocean Driven, and then was launched into the #1 best-selling book-Stoked!
In 2017, Red Bull Adventure exclaimed Chris “redefined the concept of extreme adventure” when he became the first person ever to stand up paddle across any ocean. Defying all odds, he navigated 4660 mi (7500 km) solo, unsupported and unassisted for 93 days, across the Atlantic Ocean from Morocco, Africa to the Caribbean Island of Antigua. The Sup Crossing was a truly unparalleled global feat, while raising money and awareness for conservation and to help disadvantaged children in Africa, through the Lunchbox Fund and Operation Smile.
He has become renowned for his dynamic and inspiring keynote addresses delivered around the globe, which move audiences to tears and laughter, with a powerful narrative and audio-visual overload that keeps people on the edge of their seats from start to finish and leaves them inspired, impacted and moved.
Chris Bertish shifts boundaries and shatters perceptions of what’s possible, while using his voice, his stories and his adventures as a force for good and positive change. He is a Climate Neutral business, using his adventures and projects to support charities, both in the humanitarian, educational, sustainability and environmental realms, to bring about tangible positive change, while inspiring us to give back, lift others up, be better humans and discover our own greatest potential.
Chris is an Ambassador for Operation Smile, Sea Trees, Sea Shepherd and Conservation International and through his business and non-profit, The Chris Bertish Foundation, he annually plants multiple forests around the world, to be an example to others of the change we all wish to see in the world.
In early 2022 Chris and his team launched his new documentary called “Last known Co-ordinates” globally, on his mind-altering, solo, unsupported, Trans-Atlantic Sup Crossing journey which has won multiple International Film Festivals awards.
In July 2022, Chris Wing Foiled, solo and unsupported, across the Pacific Ocean, from California to Hawaii, over 49 days and 2500Nautical Miles, becoming the first person to wing foil across any ocean. A project powered by nature, for nature.
In 2023, Chris launched his second Book “All in!” on his incredible solo Stand up Paddle journey. The new book has already graced the Best Sellers list in South Africa and Chris is currently doing a Roadshow across America, with his new book and inspiring audiences across the USA.
In 2024, Chris launched a Limited Edition Eco Series Book, which is the most sustainable book ever printed. A book created as an example to the world of what’s possible.
In 2025, Chris Launched the Trans Cat Expedition 2025/26 to be the first person to sail at open beach catamaran with no fixed cabin across the Pacific from California to Hawaii, 2,650NM.
Everything Chris does is about leading by example and being the change we want to see in the world, each and every day.
He was recently recognized as one of the Top 5 Motivational Speakers in South Africa and Top 10 in the World. Chris was selected as one of the Genius 100-Global Visionaries for the future, by the Einstein Institute, both for excellence in his disciplines and universal global positive influence, along with Deepak Chopra, Sir Ken Robinson and Sir Richard Branson.
His incredible Mavericks big wave story was developed into a globally inspiring and award-winning film, Ocean Driven, and then was launched into the #1 best-selling book-Stoked!
In 2017, Red Bull Adventure exclaimed Chris “redefined the concept of extreme adventure” when he became the first person ever to stand up paddle across any ocean. Defying all odds, he navigated 4660 mi (7500 km) solo, unsupported and unassisted for 93 days, across the Atlantic Ocean from Morocco, Africa to the Caribbean Island of Antigua. The Sup Crossing was a truly unparalleled global feat, while raising money and awareness for conservation and to help disadvantaged children in Africa, through the Lunchbox Fund and Operation Smile.
He has become renowned for his dynamic and inspiring keynote addresses delivered around the globe, which move audiences to tears and laughter, with a powerful narrative and audio-visual overload that keeps people on the edge of their seats from start to finish and leaves them inspired, impacted and moved.
Chris Bertish shifts boundaries and shatters perceptions of what’s possible, while using his voice, his stories and his adventures as a force for good and positive change. He is a Climate Neutral business, using his adventures and projects to support charities, both in the humanitarian, educational, sustainability and environmental realms, to bring about tangible positive change, while inspiring us to give back, lift others up, be better humans and discover our own greatest potential.
Chris is an Ambassador for Operation Smile, Sea Trees, Sea Shepherd and Conservation International and through his business and non-profit, The Chris Bertish Foundation, he annually plants multiple forests around the world, to be an example to others of the change we all wish to see in the world.
In early 2022 Chris and his team launched his new documentary called “Last known Co-ordinates” globally, on his mind-altering, solo, unsupported, Trans-Atlantic Sup Crossing journey which has won multiple International Film Festivals awards.
In July 2022, Chris Wing Foiled, solo and unsupported, across the Pacific Ocean, from California to Hawaii, over 49 days and 2500Nautical Miles, becoming the first person to wing foil across any ocean. A project powered by nature, for nature.
In 2023, Chris launched his second Book “All in!” on his incredible solo Stand up Paddle journey. The new book has already graced the Best Sellers list in South Africa and Chris is currently doing a Roadshow across America, with his new book and inspiring audiences across the USA.
In 2024, Chris launched a Limited Edition Eco Series Book, which is the most sustainable book ever printed. A book created as an example to the world of what’s possible.
In 2025, Chris Launched the Trans Cat Expedition 2025/26 to be the first person to sail at open beach catamaran with no fixed cabin across the Pacific from California to Hawaii, 2,650NM.
Everything Chris does is about leading by example and being the change we want to see in the world, each and every day.
Chris Bertish is a professional speaker, big wave surfing Mavericks champion, stand up paddle board Guinness World Record holder, best-selling author, award-winning film director, philanthropist, conservationist, ocean pioneer and entrepreneur.
He was recently recognized as one of the Top 5 Motivational Speakers in South Africa and Top 10 in the World. Chris was selected as one of the Genius 100-Global Visionaries for the future, by the Einstein Institute, both for excellence in his disci
He was recently recognized as one of the Top 5 Motivational Speakers in South Africa and Top 10 in the World. Chris was selected as one of the Genius 100-Global Visionaries for the future, by the Einstein Institute, both for excellence in his disci
Synopsis:
PRESENTATIONS by Chris Bertish
ALL IN! (45 - 60 minutes)
• ALL IN! The Transatlantic Standup Crossing Story- A talk focused on Team Work, Vision, Planning, Preparation, Resilience, Mindset, Attitude Resourcefulness, Passion and Purpose. All the essentials for success
Thrive! - 12 Degrees to Success! (45 minutes) • What if you chose to see challenges as Adventures?
Achieving the Impossible! (45 minutes) • The Mavericks Big Wave Story
Saving Stripe (50 minutes)
* Conservation Specific Keynote
* A powerful story of Passion and Purpose highlighting Conservation and Sustainability VIRTUAL KEYNOTE TALKS ALL IN! - Thriving through
Challenges & Change (45 minutes)
• How to stay positive, build resilience & thrive
through change, challenges and turbulent times
Unlock your Super Powers & Achieve Anything!(45 minutes)
• What if you chose to see challenges as Adventures? A powerful talk about what it takes: Attitude, mindset & preparation to achieve anything!
Achieving the Impossible! (45 minutes)
* The Mavericks Big Wave Story
* A talk focused on Goals, Planning, Preparation, Shifting your comfort zone, transcending fear, Determination and a never give up attitude to achieve any goal
ALL IN! (45 - 60 minutes)
• ALL IN! The Transatlantic Standup Crossing Story- A talk focused on Team Work, Vision, Planning, Preparation, Resilience, Mindset, Attitude Resourcefulness, Passion and Purpose. All the essentials for success
Thrive! - 12 Degrees to Success! (45 minutes) • What if you chose to see challenges as Adventures?
Achieving the Impossible! (45 minutes) • The Mavericks Big Wave Story
Saving Stripe (50 minutes)
* Conservation Specific Keynote
* A powerful story of Passion and Purpose highlighting Conservation and Sustainability VIRTUAL KEYNOTE TALKS ALL IN! - Thriving through
Challenges & Change (45 minutes)
• How to stay positive, build resilience & thrive
through change, challenges and turbulent times
Unlock your Super Powers & Achieve Anything!(45 minutes)
• What if you chose to see challenges as Adventures? A powerful talk about what it takes: Attitude, mindset & preparation to achieve anything!
Achieving the Impossible! (45 minutes)
* The Mavericks Big Wave Story
* A talk focused on Goals, Planning, Preparation, Shifting your comfort zone, transcending fear, Determination and a never give up attitude to achieve any goal
PRESENTATIONS by Chris Bertish
ALL IN! (45 - 60 minutes)
• ALL IN! The Transatlantic Standup Crossing Story- A talk focused on Team Work,
ALL IN! (45 - 60 minutes)
• ALL IN! The Transatlantic Standup Crossing Story- A talk focused on Team Work,
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