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Dave MacLeod at the Climbing Academy: 23rd January
Coaching Clinic with arguably the world’s best all round climber. Held between 1pm – 5pm at the Climbing Academy, Bristol.
Atlantic Rowing Race for Bristol Explorer Lia
Sailor, artist and Bristol resident Lia Ditton set off from La Gomera in the Canary Islands to row almost 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean with 44 year old DI Mick Birchall of the Cambridgeshire Police.
31st January: Mud and Sweat on Woodbury Common
On Sunday 31st January, Woodbury Common near Exmouth is hosting the second round of the innovative Mud and Sweat mountain bike adventure series for the first time. The event combines off-road mountain biking with the skill of navigating and is open to everyone from beginners and families to experienced adventure racers.
Mel and Annie Atlantic Crossing: Blog 4
Well its day 6 now out here in the big wide ocean and all is well with team Explore! After the initial few days of atrocious weather, things seem to be settling down quite considerably.
Mel and Annie Atlantic Crossing: Blog 5
We’ve been at sea almost a week now but it feels as if I’ve always lived on this boat, it’s amazing how quickly you can get used to something!
Geographical Fieldwork Grants: Deadline 22 January
The longest running RGS-IBG grant supports teams doing field research and scientific expeditions overseas. The Geographical Fieldwork Grants programme offers RGS-IBG endosement and multiple grants worth up to £3000.
Bristol Explorers Drinks – Thursday 14th January
Bristol English Channel Swim Team Fundraiser
An evening with TV Historian Dan Snow, on life in front of the camera, and his forthcoming series on the Royal Navy. In aid of Bristol English Channel Swim Team - 6 local children planning to become the youngest team ever to swim the English Channel.
Mel and Annie Atlantic Crossing blog 3
Well the sun is shining and life on the ocean wave is good. Conditions today aren’t too bad. The wind could be in a better direction but I guess you can’t have everything. The sea is fairly ‘lumpy’ for want of a better phrase…
Mel and Annie Atlantic Crossing Blog 2
Hello everyone from the Atlantic at long last! We’ve survived our first day at sea!