Della Parsons - Quit her job to sail around the world with Clipper Yacht Race! - a podcast by Sarah Williams

An adrenaline junkie, Della has completed marathons, 100km walks and skydives, and is currently into walking, cycling and photographing nature along the way. 

Della was a circumnavigator on Hull and Humber in the 09-10 Clipper Race and then returned for numerous legs of the 11-12 race as a videographer/producer with then Clipper Race documentary makers, North One. She now works for Clipper helping to inspire other people to take on the challenge of a life time! 

During this podcast we learn more about Della, what drives her and why she wanted to take on this challenge!

“The race was a hugely challenging, positive and inspiring experience for me. It was a huge learning curve and it did change my life”

Show notes

• Who is Della?
• Why she wants to live an adventurous life
• Being happiest in nature and having a love of the water
• What is was like for her growing up
• Adventurous jobs and leaving home at 18!
• How she got into sailing!
• Wanting to make a change - but not being brave enough 
• Having no money…
• Starting her training and not knowing what to expect
• Getting out of her rut and what she has leant 
• Achieving all of her goals
• Having a career break - Doing Camp America & doing a ski season!
• Following her gut instinct and knowing she wanted to sail around the world
• Making the decision and getting to the start line
• Using your friends and working with other women to make it happen - make sure you do ask for help
• 9 months to get ready for the first stage of the race
• Working with local school so children could follow the race
• Going in with an open mind and her first day stepping onto the boat
• When reality struck… and getting to meet new people on each leg of the trip
• The days that stand out! The good and the bad!
• Dealing with challenges while out on the sea…
• Reflecting back on what she learnt from the experience
• Having more confidence in her own abilities
• Working for the Clipper Yacht Race!

 

Social Media Links

Della

Della’s Website - http://www.dellaroundtheworld.com 

Twitter - @MissDellarella 

Clipper Yacht Race

Clipper Yacht Race Website - clipperroundtheworld.com

Twitter - @ClipperRace 

Facebook - @clipperroundtheworld 

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