Today is day 20 of isolation due to coronavirus, and we’ve all got into a routine….. Routine is good. People who knew me pre-Parkinsons, will be surprised to hear me say that it is the best thing ever! For me, it helps enormously; my body loves the routine, hence why I’m sat here watching breakfast…
A guest blog written by Laura Nicholson, aka Liz’s niece!!! It felt like just yesterday Liz was sitting us all down to tell us she had signed up to row the Atlantic Ocean for Parkinson’s UK. To be honest, with Liz being Liz, nothing ever surprises us, but this was a small exception. When she…
MEET THE CREW Who is John Haskell? CREW ∙ OCTOBER 15, 2019 After acquiring an old wooden boat that was an exhibit in Swansea maritime museum and totally rebuilding it, John,50, successfully rowed across the Atlantic Ocean as one of a pair. He has two teenage children and believes the most important role in life is…
MEET THE CREW Who is Billy Taylor? CREW ∙ JULY 14, 2019 Billy started ocean rowing challenges in 2014 after finding out his childhood friend had been diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease. He has rowed across the Pacific and Indian Oceans, the Mediterranean and the English Channel, all of which have been to raise awareness…
MEET THE CREW Who is Alex Mason? CREW ∙ JUNE 15, 2019 Alex, 36, is a multi-discipline adventurer, she has walked over 9,400 miles around the world, spent 6 months in the saddle cycle touring through Australia and Indonesia, and she has summited a few mountains. Alex has limited experience on the water but is keen…
MEET THE CREW Who is Cazz Lander? CREW ∙ JUNE 15, 2019 An adventure athlete Cazz, 29, has rowed across the Pacific Ocean, swum the English Channel and run multiple ultra-marathons. She’s currently a team rider for Loco SUP, paddleboard racing in the UK and Europe and can 100% confirm she’s happiest when on the water!…
MEET THE CREW Who is Clare Moody? CREW ∙ JUNE 13, 2019 Clare rowed for many years in Cambridge in the 1990’s and managed to fit in an Atlantic crossing by yacht in the 1992 ARC rally. She loves climbing and riding her horse. Her passion is the positive power of nature and is a mum…
MEET THE CREW Who is Scott Butler? CREW ∙ JUNE 11, 2019 Self professed adventurer, aspiring author and actual firefighter… Scott, 37, is on a mission to complete a massive bucket list! With a string of fundraising adventures under his belt including a solo row across the Black Sea, he brings experience and enthusiasm to the…
MEET THE CREW Who is Liz Dennett? CREW ∙ JUNE 11, 2019 Liz, 48, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 2014, 5 weeks before her 44th birthday. Since then Liz has been raising awareness to try and show people that a diagnosis doesn’t mean the end of your life. Liz has always been a keen runner and…
MEET THE CREW Who is Rachel Hearn? CREW ∙ JUNE 10, 2019 Rachel has over 12 years experience working for the ambulance service in many roles before becoming an NHS Paramedic. She has spent the last few years travelling as much as possible to visit 30 countries before turning 30 and has worked as race medic…