Podcasts about great pacific race

How do you stay positive under duress? It doesn't matter how adventurous, fit, risk tolerant or determined you are. At some point, you will find yourself in a situation where it becomes hard to stay positive or even to find the will to keep going. It could be as simple as sitting on a cold wet chairlift, riding your bike on a long climb that feels endless or out on a hike that seems to go on forever.Joining us in this episode to explore how we can effectively manage our mental state in the face of discomfort is Cyril Derreamaux. Cyril is a long-distance solo kayaker, adventurer and speaker.Cyril has just completed solo kayaking, unassisted across the Atlantic Ocean on his way from the Canary Islands to Martinique. This 3000-mile journey took Cyril 71 days, 14 hours and 57 minutes.Cyril has also paddled his custom-made kayak solo from California to Hawaii. This is a trip that took him 91 days which he completed in 2022.Cyril is a two-time World Record Holder who has several other long-distance trips under his belt including being part of a four-member rowing team that also paddled from California to Hawaii.Cyril is an epic speaker and is perhaps one of the most passionate guests we have had on our show and he offers some excellent advice!Key TakeawaysHow do you maintain a positive mindset in the face of adversity:Self-Awareness: If we want to coach ourselves, we need to be able to recognize when our discomfort is becoming an anchor that is dragging us down and what is needed to push us forward.Being the Self Critic: Requires us to ask ourselves if the pattern of behaviour that we have is good or bad. For example, is how we feel negatively impacting our performance and becoming a barrier to success?Getting a Third-party Opinion: This means asking others for their feedback. Sometimes we need to reach outside ourselves to get an objective assessment of how we are doing. This can involve asking our friends, colleagues or even feeling out our guests.Reframing: This involves confronting the situation in a way that helps us to change our perception from something that might be negative to something that is more positive. This can help us to adapt more effectively mentally.Adapt and Execute: Means putting all of this into action and moving forward. Once we recognize this, we can start to take steps to manage our mental and emotional state so that we can better cope with our situation and keep us going in the direction that we need to be headed.Guest BioFrench born, now American citizen, Cyril Derreumaux considers himself a citizen of the world. Fluent speaker of 6 languages (and counting!) Cyril is attracted to learning and discovering new cultures and places all the time.This natural curiosity of people and places led Cyril to backpack around the world at 25 for one year. With $7,000 and a can-do attitude Cyril embarked on this life changing experience that permanently changed his outlook on life and how he wanted to live it.A move to California following his profession in the wine business led Cyril to begin exploring the world of outrigger canoeing and kayaking and reignited a childhood passion for windsurfing and all things water related. He soon began pushing his limits further and further in ultra-endurance water events. A serendipitous find of the Great Pacific Race which advertised “you don't need to be a rower to row an ocean” led Cyril to embark on his biggest challenge at the time, rowing in a team of 4 men from California to Hawaii which resulted in in a Guinness Record for the fastest ocean rowing crossing of a team in 39 days and again changing Cyril's perspective on what was possible.Always a dreamer, Cyril soon found himself thinking about his next expedition. Inspired by the stories of maverick ocean explorers, Cyril began to...

In this episode of The Shift with Elena Agar - I chat with Cyril Derreumaux - ADVENTURER, Speaker & Coach - First to kayak solo, unsupported and 100% human-powered the Mid-Pacific Ocean from California to Hawaii. French born, now American citizen, Cyril Derreumaux considers himself a citizen of the world. Fluent speaker of 6 languages (and counting!) Cyril is attracted to learning and discovering new cultures and places all the time. This natural curiosity of people and places led Cyril to backpack around the world at 25 for one year. With $7,000 and a can-do attitude Cyril embarked on this life changing experience that permanently changed his outlook on life and how he wanted to live it. A move to California following his profession in the wine business led Cyril to begin exploring the world of outrigger canoeing and kayaking and reignited a childhood passion for windsurfing and all things water related. He soon began pushing his limits further and further in ultra endurance water events. A serendipitous find of the Great Pacific Race which advertised “you don't need to be a rower to row an ocean” led Cyril to embark on his biggest challenge at the time, rowing in a team of 4 men from California to Hawaii which resulted in in a Guinness Record for the fastest ocean rowing crossing of a team in 39 days and again changing Cyril's perspective on what was possible. Always a dreamer, Cyril soon found himself thinking about his next expedition. Inspired by the stories of maverick ocean explorers, Cyril began to plan his biggest expedition to date, crossing the mid pacific on a kayak with solely human power from California to Hawaii. Despite delays and a failed attempt, Cyril accomplished this goal in September 2022 reaching Hawaii to become the first 100% human powered kayaker to accomplish such a feat. As a member of the famed Explorers Club Cyril continues to dream big, thinking of his next big adventure and encouraging others to do the same. Advocating to “live life to the fullest,” Cyril hopes his adventures inspire others to find their own dream and go after it. Cyril is currently working on a book and a documentary chronicling his kayak crossing. Speaker Website: www. CyrilDerreumaux.com Expedition Website: www.SoloKayakToHawaii.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/cdxpro LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyrilderreumaux Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CyrilDerreumauxAdventure Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyrildx Member of “The Explorers Club” https://www.explorers.org About your host: Elena is a talent development specialist & an education advocate. She started her career in higher education, having worked across various institutions, departments and regions, followed by a shift to corporations - where she creates learning journeys, builds effective talent acquisition pipelines, and develops talent development programs. Elena has a strong interest in how we can use science - particular Behavioral and Neuro sciences - to help people learn effectively, expand their mindset and overall grow personally and professionally. As an entrepreneur – Elena founded Bloom Youth - a tech education platform that prepares youth for the future - and co-founded Bessern – tech solution for productivity and well-being in organizations. When she is not leading talent transformation, she volunteers her time to help young students with their career development goals, as well as military veterans looking to make career transition to corporate jobs. Learn more about Elena: https://linktr.ee/ElenaAgar Connect with Elena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/elenaagaragi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenaagaragimova/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elenaagaragimova --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elenaagar/support

On this episode, we are joined by Sierra Myers and Kelsey Pfendler of Hericane Rowing! Hericane Rowing is a women's team preparing for the Great Pacific Race in May 2024. It's an ocean rowing race from San Francisco to Hawai'i. They are training with the goal of beating the current women's world record. The mission of the team is to highlight the strength and grit of women and break down the assumed limitations of women's capabilities.Watch this episode on YouTubeFollow Hericane Rowing on Instagram, TikTokFollow Sierra on Instagram and TikTok  Follow Kelsey on InstagramDonate to Hericane Rowing here!!More info on the Great Pacific Race--Sign up for the She Plays newsletter!Follow She Plays on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and onlineCheck out our other podcasts: Sports Break and The Warm UpDownload our FREE Fantasy App on Apple Store or Google Play

Since she was 18 years old, Kelsey Phendler has been working on water and in boats of all kinds. She's been a professional Grand Canyon Boatman and River Guide for ten years, where she rows boats loaded with gear and passengers along 226-mile trips in every weather condition imaginable from spring through fall. Kelsey also currently pilots motorboats for the United States Geological Survey fish study group. She is now preparing to row from San Francisco to Hawaii with her Hericane Rowing teammates in the Great Pacific Race. This race will certainly be a huge challenge, but Kelsey is no stranger to the perseverance needed to smile in the face of physical and environmental adversity so she's looking forward to this year of planning and preparation. Working with a strong group of women is exactly where Kelsey thrives. She believes training to break the Women's Ocean Rowing World Record alongside her strong teammates Sierra Myers and sisters Jennifer and Kristen Hofer will be a deeply transformational experience. They all share that same dream! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Solo. Unsupported. Human-powered. This is the guy who kayaked to Hawaii. After he set the world record for rowing to Hawaii during the Great Pacific Race. On June 21st, 2022 at 6:49am local time, Cyril left Monterey, CA to kayak across the 2,400 nautical miles of the mid-Pacific Ocean, to reach Hilo, Big Island, Hawaii on September 20th, 2022 at 12:49pm local time. This is his adventure. https://solokayaktohawaii.com/www.onthewater360.comSupport the show

This week, David Plotz, John Dickerson, and Mark Leibovich discuss Biden's 2024 plans, the establishment Republicans who stand by Trump, and Herschel Walker's alarming Senate campaign. Here are some notes and references from this week's show: Thank You for Your Servitude: Donald Trump's Washington and the Price of Submission, by Mark Leibovich Anne Applebaum for The Atlantic: “History Will Judge The Complicit” Mark Leibovich for the New York Times Magazine: “Donald Trump Is Not Going Anywhere” Mark Leibovich for the New York Times: “Kevin McCarthy, Four Months After Jan. 6, Still on Defensive Over Trump” Here are this week's chatters: John: The New York Times: “168 Writing Prompts to Spark Discussion and Reflection” Mark: Mark shared his thoughts on whether life was better before cell phones. David: City Cast DC's July 12, 2022 newsletter. Listener chatter from Josie Beyer: Julia Medina for Sleepopolis: “Sleeping While Rowing in the Great Pacific Race”; Lat 35 Racing Team on Instagram   Tweet us your questions and chatters @SlateGabfest or email us at gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Cheyna Roth. Research by Bridgette Dunlap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, David Plotz, John Dickerson, and Mark Leibovich discuss Biden's 2024 plans, the establishment Republicans who stand by Trump, and Herschel Walker's alarming Senate campaign. Here are some notes and references from this week's show: Thank You for Your Servitude: Donald Trump's Washington and the Price of Submission, by Mark Leibovich Anne Applebaum for The Atlantic: “History Will Judge The Complicit” Mark Leibovich for the New York Times Magazine: “Donald Trump Is Not Going Anywhere” Mark Leibovich for the New York Times: “Kevin McCarthy, Four Months After Jan. 6, Still on Defensive Over Trump” Here are this week's chatters: John: The New York Times: “168 Writing Prompts to Spark Discussion and Reflection” Mark: Mark shared his thoughts on whether life was better before cell phones. David: City Cast DC's July 12, 2022 newsletter. Listener chatter from Josie Beyer: Julia Medina for Sleepopolis: “Sleeping While Rowing in the Great Pacific Race”; Lat 35 Racing Team on Instagram   Tweet us your questions and chatters @SlateGabfest or email us at gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Cheyna Roth. Research by Bridgette Dunlap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, David Plotz, John Dickerson, and Mark Leibovich discuss Biden's 2024 plans, the establishment Republicans who stand by Trump, and Herschel Walker's alarming Senate campaign. Here are some notes and references from this week's show: Thank You for Your Servitude: Donald Trump's Washington and the Price of Submission, by Mark Leibovich Anne Applebaum for The Atlantic: “History Will Judge The Complicit” Mark Leibovich for the New York Times Magazine: “Donald Trump Is Not Going Anywhere” Mark Leibovich for the New York Times: “Kevin McCarthy, Four Months After Jan. 6, Still on Defensive Over Trump” Here are this week's chatters: John: The New York Times: “168 Writing Prompts to Spark Discussion and Reflection” Mark: Mark shared his thoughts on whether life was better before cell phones. David: City Cast DC's July 12, 2022 newsletter. Listener chatter from Josie Beyer: Julia Medina for Sleepopolis: “Sleeping While Rowing in the Great Pacific Race”; Lat 35 Racing Team on Instagram   Tweet us your questions and chatters @SlateGabfest or email us at gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Cheyna Roth. Research by Bridgette Dunlap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, David Plotz, John Dickerson, and Mark Leibovich discuss Biden's 2024 plans, the establishment Republicans who stand by Trump, and Herschel Walker's alarming Senate campaign. Here are some notes and references from this week's show: Thank You for Your Servitude: Donald Trump's Washington and the Price of Submission, by Mark Leibovich Anne Applebaum for The Atlantic: “History Will Judge The Complicit” Mark Leibovich for the New York Times Magazine: “Donald Trump Is Not Going Anywhere” Mark Leibovich for the New York Times: “Kevin McCarthy, Four Months After Jan. 6, Still on Defensive Over Trump” Here are this week's chatters: John: The New York Times: “168 Writing Prompts to Spark Discussion and Reflection” Mark: Mark shared his thoughts on whether life was better before cell phones. David: City Cast DC's July 12, 2022 newsletter. Listener chatter from Josie Beyer: Julia Medina for Sleepopolis: “Sleeping While Rowing in the Great Pacific Race”; Lat 35 Racing Team on Instagram   Tweet us your questions and chatters @SlateGabfest or email us at gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Cheyna Roth. Research by Bridgette Dunlap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adventure begins when things start to go wrong. So stop looking for the shortcut. Embrace the difficult journey ahead.Few embody this ethos better than today's guest Jason Caldwell.An extraordinary adventure athlete and beautiful beast of a human, Jason holds 11 world records set across 5 continents and 3 oceans, including a 320-mile unassisted traverse of the Namib desert (the longest desert trek across Namibia), captaining the fastest team to row across the Atlantic Ocean unsupported, and most recently, victory in the Great Pacific Race as captain of the fastest team to ever row from San Francisco to Hawaii, a feat Jason and his 3 teammates accomplished in just 30 days 7 hours, smashing the previous world record by an astonishing 9 days.In addition, Jason is the CEO of Latitude 35, an experiential leadership and high-performance team building consulting company. He's a widely sought-after public speaker on the Fortune 500 circuit and has taught at some of the country's leading business schools, including Wharton, Columbia, Berkeley & West Point.This is a conversation about what is required to tackle and accomplish audacious goals.It's about cultivating resilience, perseverance, and risk-taking. It's about honing the willingness to fail, leveraging drive, and celebrating humility. It's also about ‘healthy quits'—the importance of knowing how, when and why sometimes it's crucial to just call it a day.But more than anything, this conversation is about the critical nature of team building. It's about leadership through experience. Why success is never a solo affair. And how to get the best out those in your orbit.If you're into wild stories of adventure this one's for you. But you don't have to be the slightest bit athletic to gain significant value out of what Jason shares today.To read more click here. You can also watch listen to our exchange on YouTube.My hope is that this conversation inspires you to reevaluate your limits, find power in your community and invest more in adventure.Needless to say, Jason has lived a wild life. This conversation nearly passed 2.5 hours—and I feel like we only scratched the surface.Peace + Plants, See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dubbed the 'Ocean Sheroes', this team of 4 set off from San Francisco in May as part of the Great Pacific Race, a 2700 miles rowing race ending in Hawaii. The team, comprising Bella Collins, Mary Sutherland, Lily Lower, and Purusha Gordan, arrived in Hawaii 35 days later as the fastest women to ever complete the trip. In this episode, Lily and Purusha chat to Will about the reality of a month of hard rowing on a boat which Will describes as being 'about the size of 3 or 4 sofas lashed together.' The Ocean Sheroes took on this challenge to raise money for the SeaBin Project.  Learn more and donate to the cause here: https://oceansheroes.com/the-charity/ Grab the Resilient 'Weekender' Package, perfect for whatever this weekend's adventure is: https://resilientnutrition.com/collections/resilient-nutrition/products/weekender

Success in all forms demands mental fortitude—a capacity honed through consistently placing yourself beyond comfortable confines. When practiced with daily rigor, an increasingly sturdy mindset becomes a superpower—and the foundation for the purpose-driven life you aspire to inhabit.Welcome to another edition of ‘Roll On', wherein myself and master of pen, keyboard and dictaphone Adam Skolnick explore the concept of mental fortitude in contexts athletic and political through the lives of two individuals, James Lawrence (aka the ‘Iron Cowboy') and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey.Beyond RRP hype-man duties, Adam Skolnick is an activist and journalist best known as David Goggins' Can't Hurt Me, co-author. He writes about adventure sports, environmental issues, and civil rights for The New York Times, Outside, ESPN, BBC, and Men's Health. He is the author of One Breath and is currently awash in his umpteenth draft of an untitled novel—slowly losing his mind in the process.This episode unfurls in a fashion unique.The balance of today's discussion focuses on James Lawrence—the undisputed king of mental fortitude wrought in physical form—and his mind-bending completion of 101 iron-distance triathlons in 100 days.In addition, we cover a few notable stories, including The Woman Who Fell 2 Miles To Earth, The Great Lakes Jumper and The Great Pacific Race. We also discuss the recent Supreme Court decision backing payments to NCAA student-athletes, wherein I go on a tear against the college-industrial complex.It is here that we depart from standard Roll On protocol and instead segue into my conversation with a man notable for a very different kind of mental fortitude, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. The most accomplished runner currently holding elected office (he's a 2:16 marathoner!), it's an exploration of the demands, discipline and disposition required to lead a fractured city through the treacherous terrain of social upheaval in the wake of George Floyd's murder.To read more click here. You can also watch our exchange on YouTube. And as always, the podcast streams wild and free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Final Thought: this episode marks the one-year anniversary of ‘Roll On' (and on-air bromance with Adam Skolnick). What started as an experimental but intentional response to the many historic moments that greeted us in 2020 has turned into an important RRP mainstay—and a success due in no small part to the incredible work that Adam has and continues to bring to the series. So thank you Adam. Show him some love on Instagram @adamskolnick.Enjoy the show!Peace + Plants,Listen, Watch & SubscribeApple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | Stitcher | Google PodcastsThanks to this week's sponsors:Blinkist: Unlimited access to read or listen to a massive library of condensed non-fiction books from self-help, to business, health, and history—all for one low price. Join me and 12 million others gleaning from the best and brightest. Try Blinkist FREE for 7 days AND get 25% off a Blinkist Premium membership at blinkist.com/richrollRitual: Ritual is the multivitamin, reimagined. I take it every morning, and I love that its clean, vegan-friendly formula is made with key nutrients in forms your body can actually use—no GMOs, synthetic fillers, or other shady extras. You deserve to know what's in your multivitamin. That's why Ritual is offering my listeners 10% off during their first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/RICHROLL to start your Ritual today.Squarespace: The easiest way to create a beautiful website, blog, or online store for you and your ideas. Save 10% on your first purchase when you visit Squarespace.com/RICHROLL and use the discount code RICHROLL at checkout.Whoop: The world's most powerful fitness tracker. Get smarter about how you sleep, recover, and train, so you can unlock your best self. Go to WHOOP.com and use the promo code Richroll at checkout to save 15% off WHOOP.SHOW NOTES:Connect With Adam: Website | Instagram | TwitterYouTube: Rich Roll Podcast Clips ChannelNew York Times: She Fell Nearly 2 Miles, and Walked AwayThe Washington Post: Through pain and controversy, the ‘Iron Cowboy' chases 100 triathlons in 100 daysTriathlon: Iron cowboy announces retirement from triathlon after completing latest challengeSports Illustrated: ‘Iron Cowboy' Completes 100 Ironman Triathlons in 100 DaysNew York Times: This Is the Story of a Man Who Jumped Into Lake Michigan Every Day for Nearly a YearRXR: Jason CaldwellInstagram: @jason_t_caldwellInstagram: @lat35racingLat 35: Upcoming AdventuresYouTube: Jason Caldwell Adventure AthleteVimeo: 2016 Talisker Whiskey Atlantic ChallengeNew York Times: Supreme Court Backs Payments to Student-Athletes in N.C.A.A. CaseNew York Times: Minneapolis Removes Memorials and Barricades From ‘George Floyd Square'Great Pacific Race: San Francisco to HawaiiPodcast: America's Overdue (R)evolutionPodcast: James LawerencePodcast: Des LindenHOW CAN I SUPPORT THE PODCAST?Tell Your Friends & Share Online!Subscribe & Review: Please make sure to review, share comments and subscribe to the show on the various platforms (Apple Podcasts, YouTube & Spotify). This helps tremendously!Patronize Our Sponsors: Supporting the companies that support the show! For a complete list of all RRP sponsors and their respective vanity URLs and discount codes, click the ‘Sponsors' tab in the ‘Shop' menu.Spread The Word: Help grow our reach by sharing your enthusiasm for the podcast and/or your favorite episodes by posting about it on social media.Thank The Team: I do not do this alone. Send your love to Jason Camiolo for audio engineering, production, show notes and interstitial music; Margo Lubin and Blake Curtisfor video, & editing; graphics by Jessica Miranda & Daniel Solis; portraits by Ali Rogers, Davy Greenberg & Grayson Wilder; copywriting by Georgia Whaley; and theme music by Tyler Piatt, Trapper Piatt & Hari Mathis.Amazon Disclosure: Books and products denoted with an asterisk are hyperlinked to the Amazon affiliate program. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr. Susannah Cass learned to row at Cambridge University where she says it was near impossible to make it through your degree without being dragged to a boathouse to give rowing a go. This self-titled accidental athlete is a scientist interested in plants and other wildlife whose love of “messing about in boats” opened her up to adventures like the Celtic Challenge (150km across the Irish Sea), Great Pacific Race (2,400nm), and Row2Rio (London to Rio). COVID-19 has put a damper on her travel, but Susannah is now looking for new ways to link her love of boats and biodiversity. To see photos of Susannah and links to the people, places, and events mentioned in this episode, visit www.steadystatenetwork.com/podcast. Join our Patreon community, sponsor the podcast, register for our events, and submit your rowing-related writing and art at steadystatepodcast.com. Go Team!

Guin Batten is a legend in womens rowing - she has worked so hard to get to the top of the flat water sport and is now actively working to expand into Coastal Rowing making it an Olympic sport. Sponsors First a big thank you to our sponsors – if you can click on ONE of these it will help us stay online. https://www.rowing.chat/sponsors/ Shirts from William Mahoney for athletic men https://www.williammahoney.us/pages/r... RowingChat Listener survey https://rowing.chat/listener-survey/ Timestamps to the show. 02:40 Background in rowing and outrigger canoeing. FISA elected representative and chair for Coastal Rowing Committee and Womens Eights Head of the River Race in London 08:35 Rowing on the sea goes back a long way. In 20 years FISA started by the French who set the boat dimensions for racing. Test World Championships in Channel Isles was run 12:00 Ocean Racing Adventuress - Tallisker Whisky Challenge is now an annual event with 30+ boats. And the Great Pacific Race from Monterrey Bay to Honolulu and the Drake Passage Crossing from NZ to Chile. 15:50 Beach Sprint Race Format is about getting the audience more involved. Be part of the Beach Games movement - simple, fast, exciting, sharp. The event needs 5 boats in 3 categories 1x, 2x and 4x. It runs a format whereby the quarter, semis and finals are all back-to-back giving 3 races in 25 minutes. 21:00 Becoming a waterman or water woman is key. There’s more skill and agility than on flat water. 25:00 Boat types - the solo (1x), double scull and coxed quad all have a maximum weight designed to keep costs of boats down. 5 manufacturers now make coastal boats. 30:45 What comes next to broaden the sport? Sprints are possible, more events especially multi-sports. FISA added coastal to the Youth Olympics in Senegal 2022. 33:00 Losing 72 Lightweight rowers from the Olympic programme after Tokyo; Guin is working with IOC and FISA to add coastal rowing for those places. It adds value not costs. 36:00 Get inspiration from surfing race formats. 38:00 IOC will get a coastal format which may be endurance or sprint racing. 42:00 How to get involved

This is the first episode with more than one guest! Girls Who Dare is a four member all female crew doing the Great Pacific Race in 2020. On this episode, three of the crew, Jess Shuman, Anna Campbell, and Kat Butler share their biggest fears, current struggles, and where they are now. We had tons of laughs throughout and it was a blast. I hope you enjoy it!   Music from bensound.com

Vicki Anstey shot to fame as a finalist in Channel 4's "Who Dares Wins", a gruelling test of physical and mental toughness as recruits are put through their paces in real SAS selection exercises in the Chilean Andes. She's also the founder of Barreworks, a physical training method based on the strength exercises of professional ballet dancers. Vicki is now preparing for her next challenge: "The Great Pacific Race" where she and 3 other women will attempt to break the world record for rowing from SanFrancisco to Hawaii, a 4000 km stretch, unaided. They are taking sponsorship pledges now - link below. Vicki is an inspiring example of dreaming big, and pushing your personal limits, physically, mentally and in business. She refers to herself and her fellow Pacific Ocean rowers as "ordinary women". Yet what she has achieved is extraordinary. Her underlying message is that ordinary people can do extraordinary things by emnbracing and overcoming their fears. You'll be buzzing with renewed motivation after listening to Vicki speak. Sponsor the Great Pacific Race https://www.dreamdaredo.org.uk/ Barreworks https://www.barreworks.co.uk/ Vicki's Website https://vickianstey.co.uk/ Channel 4 Who Dares Wins https://www.channel4.com/programmes/sas-who-dares-wins/episode-guide/series-4 Vicki's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickianstey/ Vicki's Insta https://www.instagram.com/vickianstey/?hl=en Vicki's Twitter https://twitter.com/vickianstey?lang=en

Our special guest this episode is Megan Hoskin who was part of the first trio and youngest to cross the Pacific Ocean in summer of 2018 as part of the Great Pacific Race. Learn how her and her team had rowed through two hurricanes, had to manually pump the water out of their boat for almost the entire crossing, and what you absolutely need to think about before crossing to keep your sanity and technological devices in tact. To watch their video go here: https://youtu.be/ExcOUDhFy_s Intro music from: www.bensound.com

Imagine rowing all the way from California to Hawaii, 2,400 miles over 62 days across the Pacific with nothing but two friends and some oars. Team Pacific Terrific broke records and came second in the Great Pacific Race. Megan Hoskin has such wonderfully evocative stories about what it feels like to be in the middle of the ocean when you’re closest fellow humans are the ones passing over in the plane and also about her mountaineering in Nepal, Ecuador and much more. Her short film Why Row An Ocean is entered into the forth coming Four Seasons Film Festival.    On this episode we cover: Rowing across the Pacific from the US to Hawaii No engines, no sails, no powers, just rowing Cazz Lander Eleanor Carey Rowing for 62 days across 2,400 across the Pacific with no support Becoming the first group of 3 to row the Pacific and the youngest group of 3 row any ocean on earth :leaving from Monterey in California and arriving in Waikiki Hawaii The 24 foot ocean owing boat – mostly open deck At times it could be terrifying None of them having any off-shore rowing experience What possessed then to do this The physical and mental challenge The exhilaration of setting off Knowing they would be entering huge storms soon after setting off Their toughest conditions in 30 foot waves and 35 knots Using a ‘parachute anchor’ and being at the mercy of huge waves One of the boats capsizing No help 1200 miles from land The risk of being hit by a huge cargo ship Panic calls to massive tankers A ship on a direct course straight at them People’s confusion about what they were doing Seeing so many sunrise, sunsets, watching planets rise and set all nights The overwhelming sense of being so far away from everything Realising planes flying overhead were closer than anyone else in the world Not seeing the waves coming in the black of nights Being scared of the big waves Seeing a huge waves forming a mile or two away from them and not knowing if they would hit The airtight cabins at either end Hoping the boat will self-right in the event of a capsize Bunkering down for three days at the start of the race Hyperventilating in the cabin due to lack of oxygen Reaching the central point of the mid-Pacific at 1200 miles in Loving every minute and not really wanting to reach land The great dynamic of the crew of three Finding someone crazy enough to be their third person after someone dropped out Becoming the youngest group of three to row any ocean The practical issues – ‘bucket and chuck it’ The training and preparation being harder than the actual rowing Nutrition and food and calorie counting for the journey Their treat picnic at the half way point – Amaretto, condensed milk and tinned pineapple The privilege of being somewhere so remote and exploring nature Following in the footsteps of great explorers like Christopher Columbus The Indian’s having Melanesian DNA (as well as Indian Fijian) The similar feeling of driving over Shooter’s Hill and seeing London! The emotional moment they finally saw land Looking forward to eating fresh food and having a toilet The film of the journey and the Four Seasons Film Festival Megan’s background in mountaineering How when you climb a mountain you still have to get down Climbing trees! Having a knack of getting to a mountain in a white out and therefore no view Breaking down mountain climbing into small hills Respecting environments and knowing when your life is in danger Being in the mountains in Nepal in 2015 when the earthquake struck Slipping down a mountain in Ecuador Her degree in World Music How life has a soundtrack Mountaineer Mollie Hughes listening to Britney Spears on Everest Thinking of the jungle in the snow on a mountain Listening to Moana when crossing the Pacific Her future journeys – bigger expeditions, getting out into Antarctica or the Arctic          

Hey guys, first up I'd like to say how lucky I feel to do this podcast. I've met some of the best people doing it and Eleanor is one of them. ​ She's one of those kinds of people who dream really big and actually set out to do what they dream about. She also inspires a serious amount of people along the way. She recently competed in the Great Pacific Race that took 62 days to complete in a 7.6m ocean rowing boat. Like, holy shit guys! That's intense! ​ But I guess it's not about the race - it's about pushing mental limits and putting trust in yourself. She's a super cool lady and it was an amazing chat.

RNIB Connect Radio’s Barry Snell speaks to Steve Sparkes and Mick Dawson, the two-man crew of the Cockleshell Pacific Endeavor, who have just created their own unique piece of sporting history.

RNIB Connect Radio’s Barry Snell speaks to Steve Sparkes and Mick Dawson, the two-man crew of the Cockleshell Pacific Endeavor, who have just created their own unique piece of sporting history

Cazz has developed a liking for taking on challenges that usually involve her walking long distances, running long distances, or swimming long distance! She’s a big fan of spontaneous adventures, dancing in the rain and eating cake! In June 2018, Cazz is pushing the boat out (pun intended) and rowing 2400 miles across the Pacific Ocean, she’s competing in the Great Pacific Race!  Along with two other women she’ll row from California to Hawaii in a 26ft Ocean Rowing Boat! There aim is to be the first ever crew of three (male or female) to row the Pacific and the youngest crew of three females to row any ocean in the world!  Show notes Growing up Taking a gap year, travelling around South East Asia and going off to university Her passion for sports and adventure, being new to the adventure scene Travelling solo at 18 and being encouraged to go by her parents Playing sports at school and loving athletics even though she’s not amazing at it! Her first big challenge or challenges - 12 challenges in 12 months! Wanting to get better at running 100K around the Isle of Wight  Her first 5K and her fear of coming last What she learnt from her first ultra which she has used going forward Going from a half marathon straight to an ultra! Not having a plan for her first ultra…. Being scared of running through the night Hitting the bad patches through the race and pushing through Where her resilience and determination comes from Liking the pain and wanting to prove people wrong Being broken after the race.. & losing 6 toe nails after the event Blisters…. How can they stop you from running? Planning… or not planning and just going in at the deep end. What she learnt from doing 12 challenges in 12 months Being happier being around the water How the pacific row came about… Getting to the start line, the crew changes and raising the money needed The money!! £80,000 for a crew of 4… Rowing for MIND and to raise awareness for plastic pollution The Great Pacific Race Breaking down the planning while working full time What she thinks the biggest challenge will be Testing the boat and preparing for bad weather Keeping the motivation going while training and why having a Personal Trainer helps Final words of advice Websites Personal - https://www.cazzlander.com Pacific Traffic - https://pacificterrific.com 

Ladies! Please join our Be Bold Facebook Group! Megan Biging is an ocean rower. This was (and kinda still is) so far out of my realm of knowledge that I couldn’t even conceive of what ocean rowing is. Megan, along with her rowing partner, Vicki Otmani, rowed (I mean r-o-w-e-d) across the Pacific Ocean, from Monterey, California to Honolulu, Hawaii. They spent 57 days on the water before crossing the finish line. And in doing so, they set a World Record and that was for a female pair in a Classic rowing boat having navigated that passage. Yeah. Pretty crazy. Though there are some people who have rowed the oceans on their own, meaning they are not part of an event or race, Megan and Vicki rowed as part of the Great Pacific Race. They raced in 2016 against 7 other teams, so there were either teams that included two and four members, and only six teams ultimately finished that year, Megan and Vicki being two of them. Can you imagine? I could not. Be sure to check out the show notes on the Be Bold Podcast website to see a photo of the boat. If you don’t know what an ocean rowboat looks like, it’ll blow your mind. Then, when you hear her story, it’ll blow your mind further to think that they rowed their way for 2,400+ miles over two months through hurricanes in that boat. I still can’t fathom it. Megan and I had quite a lengthy conversation, mostly because I had so many questions about logistics and trying to understand the how and why and what that led her to making the decision to spend 11 months preparing for it and then two months on the water. And then what it was like to come home after what was truly a grand adventure. Even if you’re like me and have no idea what ocean rowing is about, I know you’ll really enjoy this conversation. Because ultimately, it’s about a person who had an idea that she could do something—and even she admits this was not her “dream.” But she warmed up to the idea after seeing how excited her friend was about it. And even though on paper it looked like a ridiculous idea, she couldn’t help but follow her gut that this was an opportunity that she could not miss. She does not have any regrets but as you’ll hear, returning home was a bit of a let down. Of course, you can’t do something epic like that and then not feel a bit disappointed or depressed when you return home. It happens to me after every great trip I take! Enjoy this conversation with Megan Biging! Connect with Megan: Website | Instagram | Facebook Links/books/people mentioned: A Plastic Ocean (Amazon) Vicki Otmani Great Pacific Race Chris Martin Roz Savage Connect with me: Facebook Instagram WanderTours Be Bold Podcast (Facebook) Be Bold Facebook Group (women-only) Twitter 

A former corporate business management specialist within the banking sector, she's now fully focused upon soul sustaining adventuring with purpose. Megan has mountaineered across the globe and has scaled some of the world’s most famous peaks such as Elbrus and Mera Peak. Megan is one half of the all-female adventure team Dare two Do. Megan is an advocate of adventures in any shape or size, is partial to an overnight bivi wild camp under the stars as well as an epic self-powered voyage, and is an avid fan of all that’s deemed a challenge. Show notes Walking away from her stable job Being drawn to the outdoors Heading to Borneo when she was 17 & getting to climb her first mountain Getting distracted by university her job and her career Deciding she needed to do something with her life Running away to the mountains at every opportunity Everest Base Camp, the preparation before hand and getting ready to go there Arriving into Kathmandu & meeting new people with a similar mindset Being changed by the whole experience and having a need to be in the mountains Getting up-skilled and learning about alpine climbing Her first taste of being scared in the mountains How it changed her future expeditions Deciding to quit and do adventuring full time Having a purpose to her life Heading of to Mexico to climb  Taking the step and why it took her 4 years to get there What will other people think? Heading back to Nepal in April 2015 to climb Mera Peak Taking some time out to figure out what she wanted to do Going to Climb Mt. Elbrus What did she want from her life - trying to figure it out The decision making process Feeling like an imposter The Paddle Pick Up with Love Her Wild Creating - Dare two do The first Challenge - The Grand Union Canal Plans for 2018 The Great Pacific Race! Advice and tips for you to follow your own dreams   www.daretwodo.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/mhoskin Instagram: @meg_hoskin Twitter: @meghoskin  

Sugar is it too much? Sami and Meredith think so.foracause Rowing 2400 miles to raise money and awareness on how sugar is detrimental to our health. Sami Inkinen and Meredith Loring are rowing from San Francisco, California to Honolulu, Hawaii as part of the inaugural Great Pacific Race as a mixed pair. fat chance row, sugar, Dr. Robert LustigWhy are they doing this, unsupported-meaning they will carry all their food (no sugar or processed foods) and gear? First, as they said, “Because we can and we like a good challenge.” Plus they will be promoting healthy eating and the fight against the proliferation of sugar in the global diet. Sami and Meredith are extra- ordinary. All funds they raise on this expedition will go to Dr. Robert Lustig’s Institute for Responsible Nutrition.