Episode
#001 - Stu Morton - Rowing The Atlantic Solo
1:07:26
Published: Mon Feb 12 2018
Description
Stu Morton is an ex-Marine and endurance athlete who is planning to row solo from Mainland Europe to Mainland South America, solo across the Atlantic Ocean. Find out how far 1.5 million oar strokes gets you, why gaining 30kgs is sometimes ok and why he's going to be mostly naked. Check out everything I recommend from books to products and help support the podcast at no extra cost to you by shopping through this link - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact
Chapters
A man plans to make a solo trip from Portugal to Venezuela in a wooden rowing boat, which has never been done before.
00:00 - 02:17 (02:17)
Summary
A man plans to make a solo trip from Portugal to Venezuela in a wooden rowing boat, which has never been done before. He mentions that 80% of the time people will row naked and compares his journey to a popular race from the Canary Islands to the Caribbean.
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The cost of entry for extreme sports can be significant, especially for individuals who come from a background that is not familiar with the sport.
02:17 - 07:05 (04:48)
Summary
The cost of entry for extreme sports can be significant, especially for individuals who come from a background that is not familiar with the sport. Non-conformity can sometimes lead to discovering new and unique routes.
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A woman shares her motivation for participating in a challenge to row a Roman vessel.
07:05 - 09:53 (02:48)
Summary
A woman shares her motivation for participating in a challenge to row a Roman vessel. Despite not being academically inclined, she was inspired to try and prove someone wrong.
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The conversation centers around training for a marathon and then pushing yourself further to run an ultra marathon, such as the 84 mile Hadrian's Wall.
09:53 - 12:30 (02:37)
Summary
The conversation centers around training for a marathon and then pushing yourself further to run an ultra marathon, such as the 84 mile Hadrian's Wall.
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The speaker recounts his experience of emailing Charlie Pitcher to find out about costs and required courses before embarking on a hundred-day journey across the Atlantic through rowing.
12:30 - 15:35 (03:05)
Summary
The speaker recounts his experience of emailing Charlie Pitcher to find out about costs and required courses before embarking on a hundred-day journey across the Atlantic through rowing. He highlights how being accountable is crucial in achieving seemingly impossible tasks.
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The speaker plans to cross the ocean by rowing and is considering the weather conditions as a factor.
15:35 - 18:38 (03:03)
Summary
The speaker plans to cross the ocean by rowing and is considering the weather conditions as a factor.
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A pure class boat is required to beat the standing record and ensure no bonus from extra support.
18:38 - 21:35 (02:57)
Summary
A pure class boat is required to beat the standing record and ensure no bonus from extra support. It is critical to hit the weather window perfectly for an optimal attempt.
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The speaker believes that the true test of a person's character is still found in their ability to get the work done without expecting immediate recognition or fame in a world that values money and celebrity.
21:35 - 25:32 (03:57)
Summary
The speaker believes that the true test of a person's character is still found in their ability to get the work done without expecting immediate recognition or fame in a world that values money and celebrity. They compare this work ethic to what it takes to succeed in a football match.
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A discussion on training goals, the benefits of a fat-based diet, and adjusting to new routines.
25:32 - 29:57 (04:25)
Summary
A discussion on training goals, the benefits of a fat-based diet, and adjusting to new routines.
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The speaker discusses how training for a rowing race, particularly one like the Talisker Race, requires specific preparation beyond just using a Concept2 machine and incorporating accessory training.
29:57 - 33:57 (04:00)
Summary
The speaker discusses how training for a rowing race, particularly one like the Talisker Race, requires specific preparation beyond just using a Concept2 machine and incorporating accessory training.
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The speaker discusses the safety features in their boat, including the GPS, radio, and AIS.
33:57 - 37:13 (03:16)
Summary
The speaker discusses the safety features in their boat, including the GPS, radio, and AIS. They also mention the need for adjusting the position of weight in the boat for improved stability.
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The distance rowed on water is double than that on a Concept 2 machine due to the water resistance, which may seem abnormal to those familiar with Oxford-Cambridge boat races.
37:13 - 41:44 (04:31)
Summary
The distance rowed on water is double than that on a Concept 2 machine due to the water resistance, which may seem abnormal to those familiar with Oxford-Cambridge boat races. The speaker prefers rowing on water over the Concept 2 machine.
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The speaker talks about the challenges he faces while rowing across the Pacific Ocean alone and how he prepares for it with strategies such as using the wind and streams to his advantage and being comfortable with capsizing.
41:44 - 48:36 (06:52)
Summary
The speaker talks about the challenges he faces while rowing across the Pacific Ocean alone and how he prepares for it with strategies such as using the wind and streams to his advantage and being comfortable with capsizing.
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The speaker discusses the necessity of having emergency water in the event of equipment malfunction while sailing and explains how the buildup of salt crystals from saltwater can become abrasive and cause discomfort.
48:36 - 54:37 (06:01)
Summary
The speaker discusses the necessity of having emergency water in the event of equipment malfunction while sailing and explains how the buildup of salt crystals from saltwater can become abrasive and cause discomfort.
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Rock to Recovery and similar charities are crucial for ensuring veterans do not feel like they have run out of options and arrive at the point of suicide due to experiencing a significant decrease in adrenaline and other high-pressure factors after leaving the military.
54:37 - 1:00:02 (05:24)
Summary
Rock to Recovery and similar charities are crucial for ensuring veterans do not feel like they have run out of options and arrive at the point of suicide due to experiencing a significant decrease in adrenaline and other high-pressure factors after leaving the military. They can suffer post-trauma as a result of high-pressure situations like those experienced in Afghanistan and Iraq, but the lack of support for veterans after leaving the military is a problem.
Episode#001 - Stu Morton - Rowing The Atlantic Solo
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The speaker believes that raising money before the event is not as important as completing the task and proving what was promised.
1:00:02 - 1:05:40 (05:38)
Summary
The speaker believes that raising money before the event is not as important as completing the task and proving what was promised. He also mentions using technology like a GoPro to attract attention and raise money for events.
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The speaker will be rowing naked across the Atlantic and plans to release a page for people to follow him during his journey; his partner will manage the social media updates and ensure that all footage is appropriate before uploading.
1:05:40 - 1:07:13 (01:32)
Summary
The speaker will be rowing naked across the Atlantic and plans to release a page for people to follow him during his journey; his partner will manage the social media updates and ensure that all footage is appropriate before uploading.