welcome to my challenge
A very exciting, record-breaking, and ever so slightly crazy sort of challenge. It involves a small boat, some 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, having already raised thousands of pounds for the Arthritis Research Campaign over the last couple of years.
A biologist and outdoor enthusiast, I love the creatures to be found at sea and want to encourage others to appreciate them, too. After all, what we love, we save. My journey will be a green one, as far as possible, and aims to encourage responsible stewardship of our planet, especially of the blue stuff.
my gold sponsor
The London International Boat Show - Come and visit my lovely little boat, Serendipity, and I at the Boat Show! January 9th - 18th 2009. Wednesday 14th, 1pm on the Main Stage if you want to hear the talk I’m giving and be there for the Official Launch of the project.
