Recently, we caught up with the team behind Status Code 14; a group of friends with a passion for adventure who are completing some epic challenges to raise money for The Chestnut Appeal for Men’s Health and Rock2Recovery. Starting with a tri-relay from London to Paris this August followed by an ultra-marathon across the Namibian […]
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Across 14 days, the team behind Pedal 4 Parks will be attempting to cycle a world’s first JOGLE, which is typically from John O’Groats to Land’s End; however, Isaac, Alex P, Sal, Alex E and Lukas are taking it one step further: a cycle across land AND sea, connecting the Orkney Islands to the Isles […]
Ahead of his Atlantic crossing, we caught up with Skipper Billy Taylor who, alongside three other crew members, is rowing 3,200 miles across the Atlantic ocean totally unsupported in aid of HUMEN and Dean Farm Trust. Check out our interview with him below.
Last year, we caught up with Flo from Atlantic Antics ahead of her participation in ‘The World’s Toughest Row’; the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge. Earlier this month Flo and her teammates crossed the finish line! Here’s what she had to say: On 2nd February, myself (Flo) and two friends – Georgie and Hannah – rowed […]
From swimming with tiger sharks in Oman to hanging from a helicopter over the Sydney Olympic Stadium, adventure junkie Lisa Drewe has spent her adult life exploring the mountains and islands of the world. This year, her award-winning book, Islandeering: Adventures Around the Edge of Britain’s Hidden Islands is the Christmas gift for everyone’s wish […]
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 […]