From the Pacific to the Poles with Emily Penn

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Video Description: #sailing #podcast #environment #adventure 00:00 Introduction to Emily 00:45 Emily described the moment her world view changed 03:30 Making seismic change 05:47 Females first - making action happen 07:46 Plastic research 10:17 Blood Tested - toxins in the body 12:47 Emilys amazing story 14:39 Ted X, United Nations - talking to world leaders 17:33 A complex problem made simple 19:00 What gives Emily hope for change & What makes Emily worry 21:22 The impact of climate change 24:16 Problem solving and delivering findings 28:20 RYA Yachtmaster of the Year 30:30 Managing a big project 33:00 Our connection to the ocean 34:50 Where does the data go? 36:09 Evidence on a global scale and a local scale 39:49 Female focus 44:30 Advice for young sailors 48:20 Next weeks episode - From Super Yachts to Super Racing Starts What happens when a sailing adventure changes everything? For Emily Penn, what started as a journey across the Atlantic and Pacific turned into a lifelong mission that would lead her from the water to small island beaches and into global policy rooms. Please note: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on this podcast, whether by guests or host are solely those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of any employers, sponsors, or affiliated organisations. All content is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as professional, legal, medical, or financial advice. Neither the host, guests, producers, nor any affiliated parties assume responsibility or liability for any actions taken based on the information discussed. In this episode, Emily explores with Dee Caffari how a love of the ocean can evolve into an extraordinary and unexpected career. She shares how earning her RYA Yachtmaster qualification opened professional doors, why living with a remote Pacific community shifted her purpose, and how those experiences inspired eXXpedition — her pioneering all-women sailing project tackling ocean plastic while empowering others to take action. From hands-on science at sea to influencing decision-makers at the United Nations, Emily’s story is a powerful example of how time on the water builds not just seamanship, but leadership, resilience and a sense of responsibility. Whether you’re already working on the water or simply driven by a passion for the sea, this episode invites you to imagine where your own sailing journey could lead — and how your unique ‘superpower’ can make a difference. Tune in and discover how one voyage became a catalyst for global change. In our next episode… We continue to discover the breadth of careers that a love of the water can inspire. We explore what it’s really like behind the polished decks of a super yacht, and also one man’s journey from windsurf enthusiast to instructor and now coaching athletes at the pinnacle of the sport. From Super Yachts to Super Starts is available from Tuesday 28 October If you liked this video, give it a thumbs up and share it with your friends. 👍 Follow us on Insta: http://www.instagram.com/royalyachtingassociation/ Join our Facebook community: http://www.facebook.com/royalyachtingassociation/ Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/rya Website: http://www.rya.org.uk Subscribe to the RYA Youtube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=RYA1875 Want to get out on the water? Start your adventure: http://www.rya.org.uk/go/startboating Are you a Dinghy Racer? Check out our Dinghy Racing Channel: https://youtube.com/dinghyracingchannel?sub_confirmation=1