Because that’s what it was: a war of attrition between him, the vast ocean and the brutal forces of nature. A war he was determined to win, even though the odds were vastly stacked against him.

His unconventional method of exploring was to travel light and fast.

Consequently, she also knew that the worst thing she could do, alone and injured, was panic.

He said that to go to sea was a way of reminding himself how insignificant all humans are in the face of the natural world. That it is a way of glimpsing the face of God.

Luck was with the Kon-Tiki expedition – the kind of luck that has a habit of accompanying real backbone.

True to form, less than three months later, Stuart was off – again.

They develop character and courage, and they cultivate self-belief and vision from a young age.

True grit isn’t just about endurance. It’s about ingenuity too.

They become tough by displaying spirit and determination against overwhelming odds.