What a special book. A manifesto for living, loving and laughing full-heartedly, whatever life's storms and forecasts bring. A guide and companion for us all, whether we are embarking on voyages of our choosing or dealing with waves and storms dealt to us. * Sarah Outen, adventurer and author * Northwesterly mainly 7 to severe gale 9, but storm 10 or violent storm 11 at first except in south and west, then decreasing 4 to 6 later. But it’s also a very healthy thing to do in a way. He died of cancer which can be a horrible, long, drawn-out end.

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Although most know Toby as a sea kayaker, he was a highly respected architect. Those of us who were aware of his health issues as a young person were in awe of his academic achievements. I remember fondly his paddling tour of the architecture of the Thames downstream of Tower Bridge. He was leaping in and out of his kayak, standing in River Thames mud with his visual aids in his hand. Toby brought architecture alive to a group of amazed paddlers. It's rare to read a book that links place and motivation so clearly. Toby's story of seizing life's opportunities despite obstacles should inspire all of us to not let life pass us by. And the love of his sister Katie in finishing this story for Toby is profoundly moving. * Ash Bhardwaj, travel journalist and broadcaster *Cyclonic at first in far north, otherwise westerly or northwesterly, mainly 7 to severe gale 9, but increasing storm 10 or violent storm 11 for a time in western, central and southern areas.

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It's rare to read a book that links place and motivation so clearly. Toby's story of seizing life's opportunities despite obstacles should inspire all of us to not let life pass us by. And the love of his sister Katie in finishing this story for Toby is profoundly moving. - Ash Bhardwaj, travel journalist and broadcaster The adventure was already there, I just never considered it because I’d never been in a sea kayak before, but then I thought ‘there’s a way of changing that, isn’t there!’. It was quite hard listening to his voice, and also the notebooks smelt of his house and stuff, so some of it, emotionally, was really hard, especially in the beginning. “Tobywas a fun-lovingadventurer really, but also a very normal bloke”. Photo: Michal Madera Armchair travel at its best. And I say "armchair" because I was very happy to just read this one, with all its thrills and spills, without feeling the need to go and do it myself. At times, I could practically feel the ocean churning beneath me, and my queasy stomach doing somersaults. A unique and heart-warming adventure, and beautifully written too. Bravo. - Simon Parker, journalist and author of Riding OutI think that’s what Toby did with Marcus’ death and what I’ve done with his with the book. But it was also worth finishing the adventure as well.” You can almost taste the sea air reading Moderate Becoming Good Later. This incredibly moving story weaves together one family's story and shows the sense of hope and love that can be found through adventure even when things don't go according to plan. It's a privilege to be allowed a glimpse into life offshore Britain through Toby and Katie's words. * Elise Downing, adventurer and author of Coasting *

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They have allowed Katie to deal with her grief and family loss in a uniquely personal way, adding a positive full-stop to a dark chapter. It’s intended to be for people who just like a good story, a bit of an adventure and be whipped off to a few different places around the world.” Toby in South East Iceland in the first summer of his adventure

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The sort of adventure I've often dreamed of late at night, with additional layers of poignancy and love. - Alastair Humphreys, adventurer and author

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A mesmerising and poignant story that shares how the sea can bring together people, places and purpose. This is a must-read book not just for sea kayakers, but for anyone looking for inspiration to make the most out of life. - Doug Cooper, author of Scottish Sea Kayaking and coach At 011200UTC, low 48 north 17 west 972 expected 53 north 01 east 956 by 021200UTC. Winds will continue to reach storm force 10 between 50 and 200 miles of the centre in the southwestern semicircle until 020500UTC. Winds will also reach violent storm force 11 or hurricane force 12 at times in the eastern half of Sole until 020300UTC. Low 56 north 26 west 965 moving steadily south-southeastwards and losing its identity by same time. Westerly or northwesterly winds will reach storm force 10 or violent storm force 11 in the far south of West Northern Section until 020000UTC, in the northeastern quarter of West Central Section and northwestern quarter of East Central Section until 020900UTC and in the southern half of East Central Section between 020400UTC and 021600UTC General synopsis She first set foot in a kayak in January, but within two months she had navigated Toby’s kayak around the Bristol Channel leg.Easterly or northeasterly 5 to 7, occasionally gale 8 in west and north, decreasing 3 to 5 in south and east.