Posted in: Events, Inspiration, Pacific Row
If you’ve enjoyed reading my ocean-rowing blogs over the last few years, have you ever thought about rowing an ocean yourself? I confess that I may not be the best advert for the joys of life on the ocean wave, having done more than my fair share of whinging on my way across three oceans. But genuinely, I wouldn’t change a thing. Here are several … Continued
Posted in: Pacific Row, Stage 3
It is now a week since I arrived in Madang. Which means it is a week since I became the first woman to row solo all the way across the Pacific. Which you would have thought would be a pretty amazing feeling. Maybe I could even be forgiven for being just a little bit proud of myself. But to be honest, this is not really … Continued
Posted in: Pacific Row, Stage 3
I have just a few minutes before I head out to dinner with some new friends, but I just wanted to share these pictures from Madang. Today I spoke at the Tusbab High School, and my presentation was followed by a cleanup along the beach road. I promised the students that I would share these pictures with the world, as a good example of something … Continued
Posted in: Pacific Row, Stage 3
Happy Oceans Day! Although in reality our oceans are not happy – in fact, they are in a seriously sorry state. Forgive me if I get sentimental for a few moments here. Over the last couple of months I have had something of an epiphany, and I feel the need to share. Until this year, I felt uncomfortable when people tried to label me as … Continued
Posted in: Pacific Row, Stage 3
No rest for the wicked. Before my calluses have even started to peel off, I am already starting to plan for the Indian Ocean row, due to start in March 2011. And I need your help. I am not asking you for money. No, I intend to earn the funds that I need, but I hope you might be able to help me to do … Continued