About
feat – noun, a noteworthy or extraordinary act or achievement, usually displaying boldness or skill.
FEATTM, Fascinating Expedition & Adventure Talks, is an annual evening of time-limited presentations. Each presenter speaks for seven minutes; no more, no less. With images. Although the speakers are invited because of their achievements, presentation themes focus on an aspect of their expedition – not the entire extended expedition. With stories of adventures on land, water and in the air, you will be enthralled.
Created by adventure racer and writer Lisa de Speville, FEAT brings South Africa’s adventurers together. “Most people would love to embark on an expedition; but most are tied to ‘real life’ so they settle for feeding this desire with organised sporting events,” she says.
“It takes a different, special kind of courage and drive to abandon socially accepted norms (day job, family, home) to set off – often solo – on self-motivated and self-organised expeditions. Whether the adventure involves oceans, countries, continents, rivers or mountains, these achievements are extraordinary. I’ve yet to meet a person who is not captivated by tales of adventure.”
Through these Talks, FEAT aims to publicise the achievements of South African adventurers. Be inspired by their feats.
New additions to FEAT include the FEAT Award and a Film Festival, which is on the cards for 2012.
FEAT is organised by Lisa de Speville and supported by numerous sponsors & partners and adventurous speakers, who make these evening possible.
In turn, FEAT supports FreeMe, a wildlife rehabilitation centre in Jo’burg. FreeMe rescues orphaned, abandoned, injured and displaced indigenous birds, mammals and reptiles from suburban environments. With the help of local veterinarians FreeMe provides specialised treatment, care and rehabilitation until the animals are released back into their natural habitat. Releases take place in carefully chosen areas including reserves and conservancies.