POLAR SWIM CHALLENGE

[ARCTIC & ANTARCTIC OCEAN]

EMERGENSEA DUO

To swim an official ‘Ice Kilometre’ ratified by the International Ice Swimming Association.

Emergency medicine doctors Adam and Charlie are quite literally going to the ends of the earth to take on an extreme swimming challenge. They are aiming to swim an official ‘Ice Kilometre’ in the frigid waters of both the Arctic Circle and Antarctica in nothing more than a standard swimming costume, aka speedos for Adam. No wetsuits, no lard, no excuses; bringing a whole new meaning to ‘baby it’s cold outside’!

The pair will need to push their bodies harder than ever before requiring significant physiological adaptation to be able to even survive the extreme conditions where water temperatures are likely to be between -1°C and 4°C. To put this into context as few people have walked on the moon as have swum a kilometre at both poles..

THE EXPEDITION

ARCTIC CIRCLE

September 2024

Svalbard, Norway

78°N

Predicted sea temperature : 2°C-4°C

ANTARCTICA

November 2024

Antarctic Peninsula

66°S

Predicted sea temperature :

0°C--1°C

THE KIT

The crew will be kitted out with a range of Shackleton performance apparel for the expedition. This includes the Endurance Parka for on-deck warmth, Merino Watch Caps and Lister Merino Long Sleeves.

THE TEAM

CHARLIE

EMERGENCY MEDICINE DOCTOR | WIFE

Working in the Emergency Department, Charlie acknowledges the fragility of life and wants to live hers to the full. The ever growing pressures of Emergency Medicine made her feel trapped and numb. Charlie had been travelling waypoint to waypoint but without truly living in the now. She went in search for awe, whilst pushing her mind and body to the absolute limits, in the most remote and austere environments in the world. She found joy, a sense of wonder and a deepened connection to nature. Charlie has a love for the ocean but is also passionate about empowering women to participate in sport and wants to inspire others to paddle hard in the direction they want to take to achieve seemingly unattainable goals.

ADAM

EMERGENCY MEDICINE PALLIATIVE CARE DOCTOR | HUSBAND

The 4900 miles & 122 days at sea in a 24 foot rowing boat was the most challenging thing Adam has ever done. It helped forge an 'Anti-fragile' mindset and address the growing sense of burnout he was experiencing in his career. The rows have empowered him to push past his perceived limitations and focus on the fundamentals of a meaningful life. He is a passionate speaker on personal development, the waypoint of happiness and finding contentment whilst pushing boundaries.