Paddy Pallin Inspire - Dave Baskind, London to Cape Town by Motorbike

Presentation Details:

Motocycling trip from England to South Africa via West Coast. Although Dave’s trip was planned carefully and executed diligently as a line from A to B, there was nothing linear about the experience.

Dave will share highlights (and low-lights) in a relatable way that explain how one comes to want to do something like this, how one goes about making it a reality, and what it feels like to experience it.

He will share stories, memories, images and lessons from his once-in-a-lifetime experience, hoping to share a taste with you and inspire you to chase a dream of your own. It’s never too late, but don’t wait.

Bio:

Dave emerged quietly (and late) in a rural backwater of what was then the Eastern Transvaal in South Africa. An innocent, curious child he enjoyed a happy upbringing on his family farm, blissfully unaware of the political and social complexities swirling around him.

As he entered his teens, the Africa in South Africa burst out of it's artificial confines and confronted him with conflict, chaos and grit but also beauty, friendship and hope. As he grew so did his curiousity about the world beyond his comfort zone. Away from the tranquil farm life the suburbs and the city were irresistable to a young man determined to draw his own distictions between good and evil.

With his father, he travelled to the remotest corners of Southern Africa, awed by the landscape, creatures and culture. But the "real" Africa was not this-his stomping ground. It was a forbidden, mysterious place beyond the Zambezi, Cubango and Kunene Rivers. A place spoken of only in allusions, stereotypes and hushed tones.

Dave's curiosity for what lay beyond those borders never left him. 20 years after leaving to Australia this urge prevailed, bringing him face-to-face with the true character behind the African mask.

The Inspire Adventure Series is a monthly event designed to ignite your passion for the outdoors through captivating presentations by adventurers who share their experiences via multimedia slideshows. Beyond the presentation and Q&A session, there's an opportunity to connect with like-minded people, exchange ideas, and perhaps even find a partner for your next adventure.

We encourage you to bring along children and teenagers—we’d love to inspire the next generation of adventurers too. Join us for an evening of adventure, storytelling, and community.

Paddy Pallin will be hosting nine sessions in 2025, running mostly on Tuesdays from March through November. Snacks and drinks will be provided, but feel free to bring your own food if you have specific dietary requirements. You’re also welcome to BYO drinks, including liquor.

If the event is sold out and you’d like to be placed on a waiting list, please email [email protected].

Terms and Conditions:

- Tickets are automatically fully refundable up to 2 days before the event. Book today, get refund if your plans changed.

- There are limited 120 seats available, first come first served. If you miss, please expect to take standing position for the length of the event.

- It's non-profit event. Tickets will partially cover the cost of hiring the venue, food, drinks, presenter etc.

- Tickets for those under 15 are free and must be accompanied by an adult guardian.

- If you have purchased a ticket and cannot attend, please send us written notice.