Explorer Series – Conrad Humphreys

We are presenting a series of inspiring talks by some truly amazing individuals who are Explorers in their chosen field. The series starts in the Autumn with an evening led by Conrad Humphreys.

Conrad is a highly accomplished yachtsman with over two decades of experience leading teams through some of the world’s most hostile environments. Conrad has raced around the world three times, including victory in the BT Global Challenge and becoming only the fifth British sailor to complete the legendary Vendée Globe.

More recently, he was selected as the professional skipper for Channel 4’s Mutiny, recreating the story of Lieutenant William Bligh’s epic 4,000-mile open boat journey across the South Pacific.

And for local interest, Conrad has made a film of sailing up the River Dart in his lugger Bounty’s End.

He will be talking about a number of his amazing experiences during this unmissable talk.

We are planning to follow up with talks by Belinda Kirk in November and Ann Daniels in February: dates tbc

Belinda has spent 30 years leading groups into the wilderness all over the world. These include numerous personal challenges, youth development expeditions, biological research missions and remote filming trips for the BBC. Today she is a researcher, campaigner and author exploring the link between adventure and wellbeing #AdventureMind.

Ann is record-breaking polar explorer and a renowned international speaker, she is the first woman in history, along with expedition teammate Caroline Hamilton, to reach the North and South Poles as part of all women teams.

Ann speaks at conferences and events on the subjects of leadership, teamwork and the environment.