Global Quest: Jobs, Travel, Adventure

11/17/2024

11/14/2024

11/14/2024

A determined young woman, dressed in practical travel attire, navigates her heavily loaded bicycle along a scenic route. The year is 1915, and her spirit of adventure is as vibrant as the landscape she traverses.

In the summer of 1915, Clara Wilkes was not the typical young woman of her time. While others were content with the comforts of home, Clara yearned for the open road and the thrill of discovery. At just 19, she had already planned a solo journey that few would dare to undertake—a tour of the countryside on her trusty bicycle.

Her bike, though heavy with supplies, was her ticket to freedom. Laden with a tent, a small cooking set, and a few essentials, the steel frame groaned under the weight. But to Clara, it was more than just a mode of transportation; it was a symbol of her independence and courage.

Each morning, she would set off at dawn, the early light casting long shadows on the winding roads. The world around her was awakening—birds singing, leaves rustling in the breeze, and the distant sound of a stream trickling through the forest. As she pedaled, the landscape changed from rolling hills to dense woods and then to wide-open meadows, each new view more breathtaking than the last.

Clara’s journey was not without its challenges. The roads were rough, often no more than dirt paths, and the weight of her bike made every incline a test of strength. But she welcomed each challenge with a smile, her eyes alight with determination. Every mile brought her closer to something new—a village she had never visited, a mountain she had never climbed, or a river she had never crossed.

At night, she would find a quiet spot to set up camp, often near a river or under the shelter of tall trees. As the stars emerged, Clara would sit by her small fire, the warmth a comfort after a long day of travel. She would write in her journal, capturing the day’s events, the people she met, and the thoughts that filled her mind as she explored the world on two wheels.

10/30/2024

Aleksander Doba, a Polish adventurer, was the first person to row the Atlantic from Europe to New York, completely alone and without assistance. In 2017, at age 70, he rowed 5,000 miles from the port of Le Conquet, France, to the shores of New York, braving storms, strong currents and the loneliness of the ocean for 110 days. His feat demonstrated an astonishing level of physical and mental endurance, inspiring generations of adventurers.

10/06/2024

Citroen 2CV Camper

09/28/2024

Applications are open for winter Sloop Restoration positions! Join our winter crew to build new or hone existing restoration and maintenance skills working on our traditionally-rigged wooden sailing vessel. Restoration season begins in November of 2024 and will run through March of 2025. Engineer, Bosun, and Maintenance Coordinator roles all require prior maritime experience.

10/3 Update: The Bosun position has been filled!

Learn more and apply: https://www.clearwater.org/the-sloop/crew/

08/29/2024

We are sorry we (tried & failed) to sneak back into Wick 😂, however this Saturday 31st August, we will have Boudicea on the quayside at Wick Harbour Authority - next to the RNLI Wick Lifeboat Station between 12 - 3pm for anyone wishing to have a look and a chat about the row.

We appreciate the support we have recieved, and would love to share this opportunity to see our home of 80 days up close!

Thank you

https://justgiving.com/team/stormyandsteth

08/25/2024

Help Mhairi Ross raise money to support Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance

07/29/2024

07/25/2024

One of my former students at the RCSEd DipROM. Go Mhairi Ross!