Adventurer/explorer Famous Names Starting with Letter E

Was a 19th century outdoor enthusiast who was the first woman to climb Mont Blanc and Monte Rosa in

Was a 19th century outdoor enthusiast who was the first woman to climb Mont Blanc and Monte Rosa in the same week. These peaks are the highest mountains in France and Switzerland. In his autobiography, Life's a pudding, her son Guy Nickalls says this was

Is one of the pioneers of the sport of Kite surfing. He began to develop the sport in the early 1990

Is one of the pioneers of the sport of Kite surfing. He began to develop the sport in the early 1990s and has worked with American big wave surfer Laird Hamilton. In 1996 Laird Hamilton and Manu Bertin were instrumental in demonstrating and popularising k

Was an American sailor who competed in the 1932 Summer

Was an American sailor who competed in the 1932 Summer

Was a German chief engineer, chief designer and inventor. Zaschka became one of the first German hel

Was a German chief engineer, chief designer and inventor. Zaschka became one of the first German helicopter pioneers. He is a striking representative of the Rotationsflugzeug (Rotary-Wing Airplane).

Was an Italian sailor who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics, in the 1948 Summer Olympics, and in

Was an Italian sailor who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics, in the 1948 Summer Olympics, and in the 1952 Summer Olympics. He was born and died in Genoa.

Was an Argentinian sailor. He was born in Vicente López, Buenos Aires Province. He competed at the

Was an Argentinian sailor. He was born in Vicente López, Buenos Aires Province. He competed at the 1960 Olympics. He sailed with his brother Carlos Sieburger and his cousin (Julio's son) Roberto Sieburger to fourth place in the 5.5m class at the 1960 Olym

Was an Argentine sailor and Olympic medalist. He competed at the 1948 and 1952 Olympics.

Was an Argentine sailor and Olympic medalist. He competed at the 1948 and 1952 Olympics.

Is a Puerto Rican sailor. Figueroa is the only sailor of Puerto Rico to win four gold medals in the

Is a Puerto Rican sailor. Figueroa is the only sailor of Puerto Rico to win four gold medals in the Central American-Caribbean Games. He has also competed at four Olympic Games between 1988 and 2004. He was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico) where he was rais

Is a Swiss mountain climber.He is one of only 15 people to have climbed all 14 eight-thousanders, a

Is a Swiss mountain climber.He is one of only 15 people to have climbed all 14 eight-thousanders, a feat he accomplished at the age of 36. He made his first expedition to the Andes in 1980 and began his conquest of the 8000 meter peaks in 1982 with the de

Was a German diver who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1936 he finished fourth in the 10 me

Was a German diver who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1936 he finished fourth in the 10 metre platform event and fifth in the 3 metre springboard competition.

Was a distinguished British Himalayan mountaineer.Born in Ceylon and educated in Britain, Shipton be

Was a distinguished British Himalayan mountaineer.Born in Ceylon and educated in Britain, Shipton began climbing in the Alps. In 1928 he went to Kenya as a coffee grower, and first climbed Nelion, a peak of Mount Kenya in 1929. It was also in Kenya's comm

Was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.

Was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.

Is a professional surfer who, in November 2009, had his surfboard snapped in half by what was though

Is a professional surfer who, in November 2009, had his surfboard snapped in half by what was thought to be a great white shark, whilst surfing off Lagunda Road, Santa Cruz, California. He also has a younger brother Evan, who has won 12 East Coast Champio

Was a noted sailor and author of books on small boat sailing and ocean cruising. Together with his w

Was a noted sailor and author of books on small boat sailing and ocean cruising. Together with his wife and crew Susan Hiscock, he authored numerous accounts of their short cruises and world circumnavigations, accomplished over several decades. His works

Is a Canadian sailor.

Is a Canadian sailor.

Was an American sailor and Olympic champion. He was born in Hewlett and died in Locust Valley.

Was an American sailor and Olympic champion. He was born in Hewlett and died in Locust Valley.

Also nicknamed "Bubi" by his comrades and "The Black Devil" by his Soviet enemies, was a German Worl

Also nicknamed "Bubi" by his comrades and "The Black Devil" by his Soviet enemies, was a German World War II fighter pilot and is the highest scoring fighter ace in the history of Aerial warfare. He claimed 352 aerial victories (of which 345 were won agai

German fighter pilot and still is the highest scoring fighter ace in the history of aerial combat.

German fighter pilot and still is the highest scoring fighter ace in the history of aerial combat.

Is a male diver from Cuba. He represented his native country at three consecutive Summer Olympics, s

Is a male diver from Cuba. He represented his native country at three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 2000 (Sydney, Australia). Fornaris won two silver medals at the 2007 Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.

Was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.

Is a Norwegian sailor and Olympic medalist.

Is a Norwegian sailor and Olympic medalist.

Was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. In 1912 he was a crew member of the S

Was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. In 1912 he was a crew member of the Swedish boat Marga which finished fourth in the 10 metre class competition.

Was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.

Was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.

Was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.

Was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.

Is a Norwegian sailor and Olympic medalist. He was born and died in Oslo.

Is a Norwegian sailor and Olympic medalist. He was born and died in Oslo.