welcome to my challenge
A very exciting, record-breaking, and ever so slightly crazy sort of challenge. It involves my small boat, oars and over 3,100 miles of Indian Ocean. In Spring 2009 I will row solo from Western Australia to Mauritius in a bid to become the first woman, and youngest and fastest person, to make the crossing.
Rowing up to 12 hours a day under a scorching sun, riding 30ft waves, battling winds and currents, sharks, capsizes and shipping traffic, it will be a test of endurance, stamina and my sense of humour. It will be raw and elemental – just as adventure should be.
it’s not all about the records
The venture is dedicated to my lovely Dad, who died suddenly in June 2006. He had suffered terribly with rheumatoid arthritis for as long as I can remember, so in his memory I am fundraising for arthritis charities. For 2009 the project is supporting the wonderful work of Arthritis Care.
A biologist and outdoor enthusiast, I love the creatures to be found at sea and want to encourage others to appreciate them, too. For what we love, we save. My journey is green as far as possible, and aims to encourage responsible stewardship, especially of the blue stuff. Green & Blue
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Click for video from the London Boat Show 2009 where we officially launched the project 
My host club in Australia is the Royal Perth Yacht Club and I am headed for the ‘Star and Key’ of the Indian Ocean, the wonderful island of Mauritius.
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