Burglar Brothers Getaways

In February 2006 modern day adventurers Jeremy Burfoot, a Quantas 747 Captain, and his Aussie mate Brad Burton rode their Seadoo personal watercraft 5,000km around both islands of New Zealand to raise awareness of the dangers of skin cancer. Also known as ‘The Burglar Brothers', they took 19 days including 147 hours riding to complete the trip. They had to contend with monster seas, a large shark with bad intentions, sore butts, a recalcitrant cow and the logistics of riding around one...
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In February 2006 modern day adventurers Jeremy Burfoot, a Quantas 747 Captain, and his Aussie mate Brad Burton rode their Seadoo personal watercraft 5,000km around both islands of New Zealand to raise awareness of the dangers of skin cancer. Also known as ‘The Burglar Brothers', they took 19 days including 147 hours riding to complete the trip. They had to contend with monster seas, a large shark with bad intentions, sore butts, a recalcitrant cow and the logistics of riding around one of the most beautiful but hazardous coastlines in the world. This is the story of the ride but it also includes points of interest on the geography and history of the New Zealand coastline and amusing anecdotes along the way. It is a story of danger, excitement, drama and beauty, told in a relaxed informal style that is sometimes ridiculously funny and always entertaining and informative.