Des Kearns is a professional mariner and author.
Born 4th August 1944, he was educated at Epping Boys High School in Sydney. The school motto was Strive To Achieve, which has guided Des throughout his life.
His nautical training began at King Edward VII Nautical College in London and was completed at the Pacific Marine Training Institute in Vancouver.
Later in life he studied Marine Arbitration Law in Singapore.
Beyond Boundaries is the follow-up book to “World Wanderer – 100,000 miles under sail” published by Angus & Robertson (Australia) in 1971.
He has three daughters and five grandchildren. Currently he lives with his wife Ked in his adopted country of Thailand.
