We filmed the experience and the lessons we learnt about our physical and mental health,
along with the fight against plastic. As soon as we started this campaign, our awareness of
what we eat and buy has changed us all to make decisions, we may not have made until we
pulled together. Our use of plastic is nothing short of a drug addiction and is choking our
waters, animals and ourselves. We are all realising our impact in the world and the effects of
our daily choices. A united journey like this can really empower us to make little changes
that can change the world.
The people involved –
Chris Mannion: owner of a surf school on the Isle of Wight who works closely with
education, mental health and environmental impact on the island and the only prone
paddler,
Chris Brennan: owner of Custom Interior Design and build team and the co-author of The
Vegan Cook book,
James Glasson: ex-pro polo horse rider but experienced paddleboarder with the most laid
back spirit of the group,
Nick McGillivray: a business leader and entrepreneur, returned to the island after over a
decade in Australia and still surfing, SUPing, sailing and scuba diving at any opportunity.
Emily Kings: an elite SUP racer and whitewater paddler who has personally competed in a
professionally trained national SUP team.
Tati ‘Coco Adventures’: specialist in long distance multi-sport, PT, sport nutritionist and
masseuse, language teacher and a funny badass inspiring female adventurer.
Craig Roderick: runs an advertising agency with a difference and an ethos to be good to the
planet.
Ben Barlow: owner of 1st 4 Electrical & 1st 4 services. Paddleboard novice before this
challenge.
Ben Cooke: runs the Little Gloster restaurant and inspired by healthy living and healthy
food.
Myself, Charlie Head: www.explorersescape.com
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