Author: BristolExplorers
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:
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.
Wildlife Filmmaking course by Top TV Professionals
If you’re keen to up the ante your wildlife filmmaking skills and master the craft – you should take a look at this.
Bristol Wildlife Filmmakers have teamed up with Avon Wildlife Trust to offer a rare chance to learn wildlife filmmaking skills in the 250-acre nature reserve at Folly Farm
Bristol Explorers Drinks With Monty Halls – 15th April
Bristol Explorers Drinks will be on Thursday 15th April. The usual mix of planning, chat and inspiration amongst adventurers and explorers throughout the evening. Plus Monty Halls will be telling us about six months spent in the Outer Hebrides……
Congratulations to Annie and Mel
Annie and Mel landed safely in Antigua on Monday evening to a rapturous welcome from racers and locals. They finished in 16th place in the Woodvale Atlantic Rowing Race which is very respectable considering that much of the field were fours or male pairs.
Looking for Female Sailor to Row Non-Stop Around Britain
Bristol Explorers are looking for a female sailor to join an all-female crew rowing around Great Britain.
Bristol Explorers Drinks – Thursday 11th March
The evening will begin with a mountaineering planning and brainstorming session followed at 7.30pm by the usual mix of inspiration, networking and chat.
Team Mates Wanted For Mongolian Ambulance Adventure
On the 24th July 2010 Ben Burrows will be driving an Ex-NHS Ambulance from Goodwood in Hampshire to Ulan Bataar in Mongolia. He is looking for team mates to join him.
Belinda Kirk, Expedition Manager and TV Director
Belinda has been on 12 major international expeditions in the last 15years. The smallest expedition she’s set up was a group of four to China’s Desert of Death, and the largest was leading a team of over one hundred to the Amazon – patroned by HRH Duke of York. She has also sat on the Jungle Panel at RGS’s Explore and is keen to promote young explorers.