Preparing to take on the ‘World’s Toughest Row’, meet Flo Ward; a member of the crew behind Atlantic Antics. In December 2020, Flo, Hannah and Georgie will take on the Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge. Consisting of 3,000 miles from La Gomera, Canary Islands to English Harbour, Antigua in a boat named Dolly Parton, the women […]
Tim Wiggins, 29, is an inspiration. He is always outdoors; whether it is kayaking, cycling, trail running, or sailing. That is why we know, whatever kit we send him, it will be put through its paces. Living on the Isle of Wight, he is ideally placed to give Aquapac kit a hammering. Content Marketer, Tim, […]
For the last five years, small teams of women have been sailing the world discovering the huge impact plastic pollution is having on our landscape whilst researching its effects on our health through the efforts of a Community Interest Company, eXXpedition. Now their ocean mission is growing, and investigations are being made into the actions […]
This summer, 37-year-old Stacey Smithson from Monmouthshire is taking on a challenge to walk 900 km (or 559 miles) across the British countryside participating in nine Ultra Challenge Series events to raise money for mental health charity, MIND. The Ultra Challenge Series is set of organised ultra-marathons in different locations including The Cotswold Way, the Jurassic Coast and the Lake District. Most people choose to do […]
Fiona was sponsored by Aquapac for her stand up paddleboarding adventure. She told us: “I had a range of different waterproof bags, and a case for my phone and radio, which were incredibly useful. Being on the board when the boat left me, it was great to have a day kit with me. They are […]
Aquapac sponsors crew of six ready to row two oceans in order to raise money and gather research for PTSD and early-onset Parkinson’s Disease. Early next year, a mixture of novice and experienced rowers will take part in ‘Brain Waves’. A record-breaking challenge with four team members setting off from Lanzarote in January to row […]
Irina Gracheva, the first Russian woman participating in the transatlantic race Mini-Transat The second leg of Mini-Transat started on the 2nd November at 2:08 pm (WET) from Las Palmas to Martinique. Irina will be sailing a total of 2,700 miles across the Atlantic. During the first leg, Irina encountered some problems which included reparation work […]
There’s nothing mini about the Mini Transat 6.5! Aquapac ambassador, Irina Gracheva will set sail this Saturday. “Life on board has become easier, drier and more comfortable.” Irina Gracheva, a 34-year-old Russian, is one of just 87 people who have qualified for this year’s Mini Transat; a biennial solo transatlantic yacht race for 6.5 metre boats over 4,000 nautical miles that […]
Show us your ‘Aquapac In Action’ and win up to £500 in cash. Take a video or photograph through your Aquapac waterproof case, upload it to social media, tag us and you could win cash or Aquapac goodies … How to enter: First Watch our awesome video taken in the stunning Dolomites. Would you believe […]
Daniel is attempting to be the first paddler to SUP over 1,400 km (870 miles) around the island of Sicily. ” I STARTED TO WORRY when I stopped sweating. I felt dizzy and faint; my body felt weak and my skin felt hot. I collapsed onto my knees, balanced on the board, and vomited into the […]
