Oceans Project

In this episode, we talk to Kim Ingleby of Energised Performance about the mental strength training Sarah is undergoing for her row. #oceansproject #oceanrowing #ocean #rowing #kimingleby #energisedperformance #mentalhealth #mentalstrength #mentaltoughness #preparation #endurance #achievinggoals

We're joined in this episdoe by Grace Young (http://www.graceunderthesea.com), who describes herself as an "ocean engineer and explorer." Grace has a boundless love of the oceans and has even lived under the waves for 15 days. As a scientist, she is working to help humankind understand the world's seas—an environment we know less about and have spent less time in than space.

In this episode, we speak with Mira Moore of Kaya Responsible Travel (www.kayavolunteer.com), an organisation that arranges volunteer opportunities overseas. We talk about her time in the Philippines and the satisfaction she finds in helping people help people. We also get an update on Sarah's cats. In fact, we can't shut them up. You'll also hear of Sarah's swimming training.

We're back and there is plenty to catch up on. Sarah's row is off for 2015, but it isn't the end of the road. Instead, it's time for a pivot. In this episode, you'll hear about Sarah's plans and also how she has coped with the disappointment of the row not going ahead this year. We also hear from Edward Talbot Adams, one of the most interesting people you will ever hear talk. Farmer, timberhouse builder, soldier, chemist—he has crammed more into his life than most of us could even imagine, let alone actually do. He is the man behind Kush Travel Soap, an environmentally sound product of immense practicality. Sarah is an ardent fan.

Sarah wasn't able to raise the funds she needed to complete the boat in time for her planned departure at the end of May this year. BUT that doesn't mean the dream is dead. It lives on. Sarah is more determined than ever to raise funds for Oceans Project by rowing solo around Britain. The podcast will continue too...

This is it. Crunch time. As the clock runs down on Sarah's Kickstarter campaign, her row around Britain is in the balance. Her dreams of bringing education to children who need it around the world hangs by a thread. We need your help. A tiny donation, a tweet, a mention—anything to keep her ambition alive. Listen in, or go straight to https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1815085928/oceans-project-bringing-the-ocean-alive-for-kids-w/posts

Sarah endures her first ever filling and brings us up to date on the Kickstarter campaign. Will she raise the money she needs to set out in May? She also talks about how her planned weight gain is posing her challenges. Meanwhile, ITV put out a piece about her. Get the behind the scenes story of how the row almost literally came to a crashing halt that day. You can view the ITV news segment here: http://www.itv.com/news/border/update/2015-02-25/watch-row-around-britain/

Sarah has launched her Kickstarter campaign in a bid to get herself to the startline of her round-Britain row at the end of May. She speaks candidly about tackling doubt and the concerns of maybe not making it. She talks about what is at stake and why the row matters so much to her and the children she wants to help.

Sarah has launched a Kickstarter campaign to help raise the final funds that she needs to complete her boat for the row. You can help by either making a pledge (they start from as little as £1) or by promoting her Kickstarter campaign. You'll also hear how Sarah recently injured herself, making her increasingly cautious about her preparation for her unique undertaking.

In this episode, mortuary archeologist Katy Meyers Emery. Katy talks about female Vikings as well as discussing her research into Anglo-saxon burial practices. We discuss bones, skulls, maritime superstitions and a whole range of fascinating topics. Katy writes a great blog at www.bonesdontlie.com. #katymeyersemery #vikings #mortuaryacheology #archeology #greatbritishvikingquest #sarahweldon #burial #bonesdontlie

Every charity needs to raise money. Next week you'll be able to buy a new Oceans Project T-shirt with a brand new design. In this episode of the podcast, we announce the winning design and talk to Kate and Ben of Fabrily, a company that combines fashion with crowdfunding. We also hear Sarah's plans to row the Atlantic Ocean as part of her training for her row around Britain. #oceansproject #fabrily #fabtees #laptheworld #samgreatrex

In this episode, Sarah is joined by her headline sponsor: Alexandra Watson (www.alexandrawatson.com. Alex is a success mentor for women. She talks about what holds us back and gives some insights into how we can deal with adversity.

Did Sarah make it to Technopop with the boat? What role did a five-year-old boy play in the drama? And who was the person whose financial backing has made the whole Viking Quest possible? These questions and more are answered in this episode of the podcast. There's also a reminder of how you can win a Stanley mug.

In this episode, Sarah is faced with a problem. How will she get the boat she will row around Britain to Technopop? She can't exactly take it on the train. We're joined by homeopath Christine Wilson (www.lovemyhealth.co.uk), who will be making sure Sarah's body is at it's best for the row. There is also a chance to win a Stanley mug. #ocean #row #sarahweldon #oceansproject #homeopathy #christinewilson

Recorded on International Speak Like a Pirate Day, Sarah is joined by Kim Whitaker, a company and commercial lawyer and fellow podcaster. She hosts the Not for Profit Podcast (www.notforprofitpodcast.com). We talk about the legal aspects protecting your charity's intellectual property. We also find out the origins of International Talk Like a Pirate Day – and why all Hollywood pirates sound like they're from the West Country of England. Except Captain Jack Sparrow, who was from South London.

Sarah has had a busy week. She performed standup in Birmingham as part of Science Week. As part of her preparation, she found out the Vikings may be the reason the British are so sarcastic. She also talks about her Google Glass, more Skype in the classroom and the Shewee. It helps ladies pee like men. Don't ask. Just listen.

Sarah has big news. She is one of the first Google Glass explorers in the UK. But there is more. She has strengthened her bonds with Microsoft *and* NASA. Can she fit anymore high profile organisations into this episode? Listen to find out. (There are some celebrities).

In this episode, we meet Sarah's Italian greyhound and get an update on the boat build, which is underway. The big decision now: what colour should the boat be. We talk about training regimes and Sarah's 4-hour roundtrip commute to her training site. Sarah will be appearing at the British Science Festival on 6th September, where she'll be delivery a stand-up comedy routine. There's this and much more in this episode. #italiangreyhound #vikings #hurricane #bertha #VOR #interiordesign #headlinesponsor #STEM #standupcomedy #birmingham #womenonwater #womenofdiscovery #bbcinsidescience Special shout outs to @UoNCVA @vikingminds @RannochNews @TechnopopLondon @ScienceShowoff @BritishScienceAssociat @eddieizzard @dryrobe #oartech #sparkleasaspeaker @YorkshireTea @SchoolSpeakers @DrAliceRoberts @Cumbria_Lakes @BritishRowing and @NikiSchafer

This week, Sarah brings us up to date on her rowing training and talks about her quest to find trustees for the Oceans Project Foundation. We learn that she has been taken on by School Speakers, an agency that provides schools, colleges and universities with talks and workshops. We run a test on the Stanley one-hand vacuum mug (the official podcast mug) and lift the veil on how you can get one of three mugs that will be up for grabs soon. Finally, but very importantly, we talk about Artur Zarafyan – a young photographer with a difference. #rowing #oceanrowing #sarahweldon #stanley #stanleyness #schoolspeakers #arturzarafyan

In this episode, Sarah joins us from behind her Hawaiian pizza at a restaurant in Putney. She talks about the design and construction of the boat she'll be rowing around Britain next year. She also touches upon the hard physical and mental aspect of the row. #oceanrowing #rowing #ocean #greatbritishvikingrow #boat #boatbuilding

This week, Sarah is joined by Emma Wight-Boycott (@EmmaNutrition), a nutritionist and spokesperson for Spatone, the company providing Sarah with iron supplements. We talk about the role of iron in the body, as well as nutrition in general. Sarah learns that there are better things to be eating than Mars bars in her bid to put on fat reserves for the row. We were surprised at podcast HQ by a generous gift by @StanleyBrand of a clutch of Classic One Hand Vacuum Mugs. Three of these will be up for grabs for listeners in the weeks ahead. Emma mentioned a link in the conversation for you to find out more about iron deficiency: http://emmanutrition.com/free-stuff/ You can also find out more about Spatone at http://www.spatone.co.uk. #sarahweldon #oceansproject #iron #spatone #emmawightboycott #emmanutrition #greatbritishvikingrow #coconutmilk #food #nutrition #sport #rowing #oceanrowing

In this episode Sarah talks about her research into the Vikings and how she is learning that they were more than mere pillagers. Cleveland gets a mention. Will Sarah be welcome there when she arrives? Sarah also talks about what she hopes to achieve with Oceans Project. #vikings #oceansproject #cleveland #rowing #children #education

No guest this week, just Sarah discussing the risks inherent in ocean rowing. She talks about the mental toughness needed to overcome big setbacks. Getting to the start line is a huge achievement of itself. Time, energy and resources have been put into getting to the point at which the row can begin. A team has been built that believes in you and has made their own sacrifices for you. That brings its own pressures to succeed. So how do you deal with gear and human failure once you set off on a ultra-long row?

In this episode we are joined by Tony Tracey, the managing director of Sports Science Innovations (www.sportsscienceinnovations.com), a company that provides physical and mental monitoring and performance enhancing technology solutions to athletes and the military. Tony talks about how SSI will be helping Sarah monitor her body condition as well as helping her improve her cognitive abilities during what is going to be a mentally punishing row. SSI's technology will help Sarah with her PhD research as well.

In this episode, we are joined by Natalie DeRatt of Eagles Nest Outfitters (@enohammocks), who make hammocks. We talk about the origins of hammocks, the epidemic that is sweeping the USA and how footballer @jjkoval is one a number of football players tweeting from their hammocks. And if you ever wanted to find out about the hammock made of bacon, this is the podcast for you.

Want a master class in content marketing? You're in the right place. In this episode, we're joined by Nancy Staltman from US thermos flask maker Stanley-PMI. The conversation touches upon the importance of storytelling for brands, as well as how vital it is to be able to connect products with human beings and their lives. Sarah also talks about her recent trip to Alderney – a place full of history, tragedy and beauty.

In this episode we speak with Joel Meadows of protective gear manufacturer Overboard, who have provided Sarah with waterproof covers for her iPad and iPhone. This will allow Sarah to use her gear in the tech-hostile conditions at sea, so she can stay connected and tell the story of her voyage. We also have some lovely feedback from Boston school children.

In this episode Sarah is joined by environmental photographer David Arnold. David (www.doublexposure.net) takes photographs of glaciers and coral reefs that show how they have changed over the decades. The news is rarely good. We hear about his work and the impact it has. #coral #reef #glacier #decline #degradation #oceans #pollution #solutions #regeneration

This week, we’re joined by Jordan Holsinger from Adventurers and Scientists for Conversation (http://www.adventureandscience.org). We talk about the microplastic sampling that Sarah will be doing during her row next year.

In this episode, Sarah is joined by Dr Helen Meese, who is head of Engineering in Society at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers in the UK. She talks about science education and how she overcame her own problems learning about science. There is discussion about how great stories help people connect with technology. Sarah also touches upon the smelly pens you can buy to help support the row. #sarahweldon #greatvikingquest #row #rowing #endurance #science #helenMeese #IMechE #engineer #engineering

We're back after a short break. In this episode, Sarah talks about the increasing media and speaking demands being made of her. Not a natural publicity seeker, she has taken on a publicist to help her promote the Great British Viking Quest and raise her profile. She speaks honestly about the issues of self-image relating to increased celebrity and the pressures it is putting on her.

The research that Sarah will be doing during her row has brought her in contact with NASA. There is news about her charitable status. Most significantly, the change in date of this year's Technopop has had a big impact on her plans and the row itself.

This week Sarah is joined by Clare Jefferies of She Marketing. We discuss how Clare is helping Sarah promote her cause and the benefits and drawbacks of being a female rower when dealing with the press. We also have HUGE news...

Sarah has been accepted on to a PhD programme and will be studying the cognitive effects of calorific stress on rowers. She will be her own first test subject during the Great British Viking Row. She talks us through the research and the delicate issue of faeces – one of the study's key data sources. For instance, just how do you explain a box of it on your way through airport customs?

This week, Sarah is joined by Jo Tall – her legal counsel. We find out just how much legal advice an ocean rower needs. Turns out, it's quite a bit. For instance, it's illegal to swim with the fishes sometimes. This is also crunch time for Sarah as she races to raise the first instalment for her boat.

This week, Sarah joins us from the British Museum in London and talks about Vikings. We compare their boats and nautical lifestyle with hers. We talk food, technology and seasickness. She also reveals that her body has endured a lot already in life, including paralysis.

Sarah has decided to take on an even more daunting row – one that hasn't been done before: around Britain. Listen to find out more and find out about Pink Martini, who have donated the podcast music.

The Oceans Project Pacific Ocean row has been hit by a bit snag. In this episode, Sarah explains what has happened. We're also joined by Peter May of the Bisham Abbey Sailing and Navigation School in the UK, where Sarah has been undergoing sea survival training.

While they row across the Pacific Ocean, Sarah and Susannah will be collecting water samples to help with research into #microplastic #pollution. In this episode, Susannah explains exactly what the problem is. There are special mentions for the #henleylivingadvent #FidelityGroupLtd @adventurscience #adventurersandscientistsforconservation and @audioboo

In this episode, Oceans Project skipper Sarah Weldon talks about her recent audition to become the face of @YorkshireTea Gold. We do a quick calculation of the number of cups of tea that will be consumed on the voyage. Sarah talks about the pressures that come with undertaking such a role and her thoughts on how she will feel once she's completed the journey. Special mentions for @EmmaCalin @insfriends #HannahLawton #LaurenMorton @DebbieFlood6 #TaliskerWhiskyAtlanticChallenge

In this episode of the Oceans Project Podcast, Susannah and Sarah talk about the boat they'll be rowing across the Pacific Ocean, one of the charities they'll be supporting and meeting fellow explorers at the Royal Geographical Society. #RGS #RozSavage #ThaiChildrensTrust #RossiterRowingBoats #MrToad

Meet Sarah Weldon and Susannah Cass. They are going to row across the Pacific Ocean next year. From the USA to Australia. This podcast will tell their story – from preparation all the way through to them completing their voyage. #OceansProject