Adventurer/explorer Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Polish sailor, with a rank of captain, a sea life guard, she sailed over 145 thousand nautical miles

Polish sailor, with a rank of captain, a sea life guard, she sailed over 145 thousand nautical miles, often in singlehanded or in two-handed races. Between years 1995 and 2002, when living in England, she worked as a member of the sea rescue team onboard

Was a Portuguese sailor who competed in three Olympic games in 1936, 1948 and 1952. He was born in S

Was a Portuguese sailor who competed in three Olympic games in 1936, 1948 and 1952. He was born in São Domingos de Benfica. At the Berlin Games he was placed 10th in the men's Star class sailing competition, alongside António Guedes de Herédia. In London

Is a German sailor and olympic champion.

Is a German sailor and olympic champion.

Is a former champion surfer. She won 13 international surfing events, including titles in Australia,

Is a former champion surfer. She won 13 international surfing events, including titles in Australia, Japan, Hawaii and mainland United States and was runner-up on a further 13 occasions between 1983 and 2002. Despite her event successes, she never won the

Is a South African former auto racing driver, the 1979 Formula One World Drivers Champion. Scheckter

Is a South African former auto racing driver, the 1979 Formula One World Drivers Champion. Scheckter was born in East London, South Africa and educated at Selborne College. He rapidly ascended to the ranks of Formula One after moving to Britain in 1970. He debuted in Formula One at Watkins Glen in 1972 with McLaren and ran as high as 3rd place before spinning and finishing 9th.

Is an English climber, born the seventh and last child of a family in the Manchester suburb of Ardwi

Is an English climber, born the seventh and last child of a family in the Manchester suburb of Ardwick. He became famous for climbing during the 1950s, and was a member of the Valkyrie climbing club and founding member of the Rock and Ice climbing club. A

Was one of the most talented British climbers during the late 1970s and early 1980s.[citation needed

Was one of the most talented British climbers during the late 1970s and early 1980s.[citation needed] Born into a traditional Roman Catholic family, he was one of ten children and spent his early childhood in Port Clarence, Middlesbrough then attended Ush

Is an Australian surfer who competes on the ASP World Tour. Known as Parko, he grew up on the Gold C

Is an Australian surfer who competes on the ASP World Tour. Known as Parko, he grew up on the Gold Coast with fellow surfer Mick Fanning. Parkinson is married to Monica with daughters Evie and Macey and son Mahli. A highly successful competitive surfer, P

Is a longboard surfer and competitive grappler from San Diego, California. He started out in skatebo

Is a longboard surfer and competitive grappler from San Diego, California. He started out in skateboarding and, while in his early teens, gained both recognition and sponsorship for this. On the water, his apparently effortless skill saw him turn pro at 1

was an expert in technique and tactics, always with a serious and competitive attitude. He knew all

was an expert in technique and tactics, always with a serious and competitive attitude. He knew all about and developed the Finn, creating details of parts, and worked obsessively developing lighter weight and better performance of bending the wooden mas

Was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He was a crew member of the Swedish b

Was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He was a crew member of the Swedish boat R. S. Y. C., which finished fifth in the 8 metre class competition.

Was a Norwegian sailor and yacht designer who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summ

Was a Norwegian sailor and yacht designer who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics, in the 1912 Summer Olympics, and in the 1928 Summer Olympics. In 1908 he finished fourth as a crew member of the Norwegian boat Fram in the 8 metre class competition.

Was a Danish seaman and interpreter who participated in several expeditions in Northern Canada and G

Was a Danish seaman and interpreter who participated in several expeditions in Northern Canada and Greenland in search of the missing British explorer John Franklin. At the age of about 20 he moved to Godthåb (now Nuuk) in Greenland where he made a living

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

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

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

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

S a Norwegian sailor and Olympic medalist. He was born in Asker. He received a silver medal in the 6

S a Norwegian sailor and Olympic medalist. He was born in Asker. He received a silver medal in the 6 metre class with the boat Elisabeth X at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, together with Finn Ferner, Erik Heiberg, Tor Arneberg and Carl Mortensen. H

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

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

Was a Dutch aviation pioneer. He was the co-founder of Martinair, founder of Transavia and Air Holla

Was a Dutch aviation pioneer. He was the co-founder of Martinair, founder of Transavia and Air Holland.John Block was born as the son of a schoolteacher in Amsterdam. After World War II he applied for a job with KLM but wasn't hired. He joined the Dutch a

Was a Dutch naval figure and Rear Admiral who fought at the Battle of Dogger Bank. Zoutman also foug

Was a Dutch naval figure and Rear Admiral who fought at the Battle of Dogger Bank. Zoutman also fought in the American revolutionary war.

Is a former New Zealand yachtsman who won an Olympic Gold medal at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbo

Is a former New Zealand yachtsman who won an Olympic Gold medal at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne. Together with Peter Mander, Cropp won the Sharpie class. Born in Hokitika, Cropp now resides in Takaka, Golden Bay.

Was the pre-eminent exploratory climber in his chosen domain of Mid Wales, climbing cutting-edge rou

Was the pre-eminent exploratory climber in his chosen domain of Mid Wales, climbing cutting-edge routes on the remote crags and cliff-faces south of southern Snowdonia starting in the mid-1950s.

Was a United States Air Force fighter pilot and military strategist of the late 20th century, whose

Was a United States Air Force fighter pilot and military strategist of the late 20th century, whose theories have been highly influential in the military and in business.

Was a Canadian sailor best known for sailing around the world in a modified dug-out canoe he named T

Was a Canadian sailor best known for sailing around the world in a modified dug-out canoe he named Tilikum (boat) ("Friend" in Chinook jargon). He started in 1901 with his friend Norman Luxton and ending alone in 1904. He chronicled this and other notable

Is a Swedish sailor and Olympic champion.

Is a Swedish sailor and Olympic champion.

Was an English mountaineer, explorer and educationalist.He was brought up and educated in Nelson, La

Was an English mountaineer, explorer and educationalist.He was brought up and educated in Nelson, Lancashire. Before World War II, he was apprenticed in pharmacy. However, at the outbreak of war, he left to volunteer for the R.A.F. in which he served for