Graeme Addison

Graeme Addison pioneered whitewater rafting in Southern Africa during the 1970s and 1980s, establishing the first river tourism company, Rivermen, in 1982. He continues to train river guides and is currently the chairman of the Instructor Council of the Professional Rafting Association of South Africa. He has rafted and kayaked around the world, and now writes about river sports for Out There magazine. He has also written Whitewater Rafting in the Adventure Sports series for New Holland. He...See more

Graeme Addison pioneered whitewater rafting in Southern Africa during the 1970s and 1980s, establishing the first river tourism company, Rivermen, in 1982. He continues to train river guides and is currently the chairman of the Instructor Council of the Professional Rafting Association of South Africa. He has rafted and kayaked around the world, and now writes about river sports for Out There magazine. He has also written Whitewater Rafting in the Adventure Sports series for New Holland. He lives in Pretoria, South Africa. The foreword is written by Britain's foremost explorer, Sir Ranulph Fiennes. See less