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Rapa Nui: notas de Camila Ahrendt a bordo

Diario personal de nuestra directora científica Camila hrendt, quien estuve a bordo los 19 horas completas de la travesía y record mundial de Sarah Ferguson.

En esos 19 horas mantuve ese log personal, aparte de sus tareas oficiales a bordo como marcar el GPS, sacar photos cada 30 minutos para el registro oficial y coordinar entre el equipo Sudafricano, el equipo del yate en los autoridades.

En su diario personal Camila observó la vida a bordo, las conversaciones entre los individuos, las condiciones del nado y todas las emociones que surgen cuando eres parte de un evento tan épico. Este es una recuenta de su diario, sin editar.

Camila Ahrendt’s Log of Sarah Ferguson’s Record-Setting Swim Around Easter Island

Personal log from the Chile science director Camila Ahrendt, who was on board the entire 19 hours of Sarah Ferguson’s world record swim around Rapa Nui. In these 19 hours she kept a personal log besides her official tasks on board like taking GPS measurements, make photos every half an hour that would serve as evidence of the swim and coordinate between the South African team, the captain, crew and the mainland. In her personal log she observed life on board, what went on behind the scenes, the swimming conditions and all the emotions that come about when you are part of such an epic event. This is an unedited recount of events, straight from the log.

Le Rosé Bleu to Benefit Plastic Oceans

Every bottle of Le Rosé Bleu will prevent at least 100 plastic bottles from polluting the sea.

Le Rosé Bleu, a new rosé from Saint-Tropez in Provence, has been created with a global mission – to help raise awareness of ocean plastic, prevent it from entering the ocean and encourage people to discuss the issue over a glass of wine.

Una Expedición de Surf, Ciencia y Descubrimiento

Estamos muy contentos de anunciar que nuestra última expedición está en marcha. Junto con la marca de ropa Haka Honu, nos embarcamos en un viaje de diez días de surf, ciencia y descubrimiento, a una de las partes más remotas y menos exploradas de la hermosa región de la Patagonia de Chile: el archipiélago de Chonos.

Surf and Science Expedition to Chile’s Patagonia Is Under Way!

We are excited to announce that our latest expedition is under way. Together with clothing brand, Haka Honu, we have embarked on a ten-day journey of surf, science and discovery, to one of the most remote and least explored parts of Chile’s beautiful Patagonia region – the Chonos Archipelago.

Patagonia Expedition Begins: Surf, Science & Discovery

Surfing new waves | Environmental research | New film production

Organized by Plastic Oceans International & Haka Honu

MALIBU, Calif., U.S. – Plastic Oceans International, the nonprofit organization serving the ocean and public to end plastic pollution, announced it began a surf, science and discovery expedition at the Chonos Archipelago in Chile’s Patagonia region April 10, in partnership with Haka Honu.

SARAH FERGUSON EN SUS PROPIAS PALABRAS

El Nado de una Mujer Verdaderamente Genuina e Inspiradora que estableció un récord

El nado en Rapa Nui ha sido el más difícil que he hecho, y realmente tuve que investigar a fondo. El 15 de Marzo, cuando estaba por amanecer, mi equipo y yo nos preparamos para este desafío trascendental que nos esperaba. Alrededor mío, la gente se reunió dándonos buenos deseos y aliento, y el sonido de “Thunderstruck” de AC/DC llenaba el aire. Fue uno de esos momentos en los que traté de no pensar mucho sobre lo que estaba a punto de hacer y simplemente me zambullí en el agua y comencé, dejando atrás los ecos de los gritos y aplausos.

A Global Collective Comes Together on Easter Island to do Good and Set a New World Record!

We are still trying to process all that we experienced while on Easter Island. It was truly an unforgettable experience … one full with the highest of high moments with Sarah Ferguson becoming the first person ever to swim around the perimeter of the island; but also the lowest of low moments upon seeing first-hand how bad the plastic pollution problem is on this most treasured and remote UNESCO World Heritage Site.

There is so much to share in the coming weeks, but have a start by watching this fun video of highlights, and by visiting our blog, where you will already find a few great reads!

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Sarah Ferguson In Her Own Words

A Record-Breaking Swim from a Truly Genuine and Inspiring Woman

The Easter Island swim has been the toughest I’ve done, and I really had to dig deep. On March 15, as dawn was still to make an appearance, my team and I readied ourselves for this momentous challenge that lay ahead. Around me, people gathered with messages of well wishes and encouragement and the sound of AC/DC’s ‘Thunderstruck’ filled the air. It was one of those moments where I tried not to think too hard about what I was about to do and just dived into the water and began, leaving behind the echoes of shouting and cheering.

Q&A With Film Director, Sergio Mata’u Rapu

A Native Son Returns Home to Premiere His First Feature-Length Documentary

On March 15, 2019, our team at Plastic Oceans International was proud to present the Easter Island premiere of Eating Up Easter, a new feature-length documentary from director Sergio Mata’u Rapu. It’s a powerful film that examines several social and environmental issues that are front and center on the island, providing lessons for us all, no matter where we call home.

It was honor to have Sergio with us to present the screening, as it is to offer this short Q&A him. You’ll find the official trailer to the film at the end of this interview, but it can also be viewed HERE.

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