Bristol Explorers
Bristol Explorers is open to everyone who is actively involved with exploration or adventure and lives or works in the West Country. We welcome professional and first-time explorers, field scientists and all kinds of adventurers, from climbers and cavers to skydivers and sailors. We also invite medical specialists, kit manufacturers, sponsors, expedition companies and the adventure-media.
Bristol Explorers… in Cardiff
We are delighted to announce our 1st event outside of Bristol.
On Thursday 8th July, Bristol Explorers will have it’s first regional drinks event in Cardiff. The awesome Terra Nova Bar have provided an ideal location for the inaugural event in Cardiff Bay from 7pm. There’ll be a free drink for everyone on arrival.
Arctic Diving Talk at Drinks Event on 17th June
Bristol Explorers Drinks will be on Thursday 17th June. The usual mix of planning, chat and inspiration amongst adventurers and explorers throughout the evening plus we’re really excited to present Martin McGrath speaking about his life as a professional diver, working in some of the worlds most remote and dangerous diving locations.
Martin has logged more than 8000 dives in a career that spans more than 25 years. He is a PADI Master Instructor, a BSAC Advanced Instructor as well as being a commercial diver.
SeaGals kick off the Virgin GB Row
The SeaGals – the first all-female team to row round GB in the Virgin GB Row started off today.
You can track their progress from the start of the race at 5:23pm today.
The race is in aid of the Help for Heroes charity – please support the team and donate today:
Everest Skills Course 17 – 27 June 2010
This is a “must” for those with an ambition or interest in the Highest Mountain in the World, Mt Everest 29,035ft.
Everest Skills Course under the direction of Nigel Gifford OBE Frgs (Everester and expedition specialist) and Kenton Cool IFMGA (seven times Everest Summiteer).
Expedition School – Pyrenees August 20th – 22nd 2010
The Expedition School is an opportunity to spend 3 days with Mark Kalch and other experts in the adventure playground of the French Pyrenees, learning and putting into practice the skills necessary to undertake your own extreme journey.
Kayak race around Venice
On the 23rd May 2010, Bristol Explorers Ingrid Kvale and Mark Ressel will be paddling 30 kilometres (19 miles) in a double kayak around the canals of Venice, to raise funds for the Devon Air Ambulance.