HELLO!

Welcome to our journey so far

The story behind the Emergensea Duo

WHERE DID IT ALL START

Rowing the impossible

Blame Charlie…

Charlie’s dream to row the Atlantic and round Great Britain formed whilst she was on a polar expedition in Norway, camping under the Northern lights in -20°C. Whether this was due to mild hypothermia we shall never know, but her next challenge was already on the horizon.

Adam was initially reluctant to get on board due to suffering with severe sea sickness but he couldn't pass up on the adventure of a lifetime.

The Emergensea Duo were formed!

IT GOES DEEPER THAN

Rowing
the 'world's toughest' races

Adam & Charlie have been collectively working in Emergency Medicine for over a decade and in 2020 they completed a 3 year Masters in Extreme Medicine, with distinction & the Dean's award for exceptional performance. With their minds and bodies already adapted to stress and sleep deprivation they wanted to venture to the edge of their limits, to truly see how far they could go. In doing so they hope to empower others to aspire to seemingly unattainable goals.

MEET THE CREW

Two Doctors

Charlie

Skipper | Emergency Medicine Doctor | Wife

Working in the Emergency Department, Charlie acknowledges the fragility of life and wanted to live hers to the full. The ever growing pressures of Emergency Medicine made her feel trapped, numb and lost; a boat without a rudder. Charlie wanted to switch things up and regain control of her story, pushing her to some of the most remote and austere environments in the world. In doing so she found her joy, sense of wonder and a deepened connection to her true self. Charlie is passionate about sharing her darkest moments, the highs and lows of ocean rowing and empowering women in ultra-endurance events.

Photo credit: Jo Cunningham

Adam

First Mate | 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.

Photo credit: Jo Cunningham