Rowing Against the Tide: Lara Vafiadis's Tale of Sea, Grit, and Gumption

Lara is an experienced sailor and ocean rower. Growing up in a family that loved sailing and adventure, Lara developed a passion for the ocean from a young age. Instead of pursuing a traditional university education, she decided to follow her love for sailing by participating in the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, a 3,000-mile row across the Atlantic Ocean. Despite facing numerous challenges such as seasickness and storms, Lara's determination and love for the ocean kept her going. Her story is a testament to the power of forging one's own path and overcoming obstacles.

Episode Summary:

In this episode, Lara joins the podcast to share her incredible journey as an ocean rower and her participation in the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge. Growing up in a sailing family, Lara's love for the ocean was deeply ingrained. She explains the meaning behind "she who dares wins" and how it has guided her in forging her own path. Lara opens up about the loss of her father and how it influenced her decision to take on the challenge. Despite facing physical and mental challenges during the row, including seasickness and storms, Laura's determination and love for the ocean kept her going until she reached the finish line.

Key Takeaways:

• Lara developed a love for the ocean from a young age, growing up in a sailing family.
• The Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge is a 3,000-mile row across the Atlantic Ocean, and Lara participated in it to pursue her passion for sailing.
• "She who dares wins" means being true to oneself and not letting others' opinions or limitations hold you back.
• Despite facing seasickness and storms during her row, Lara's determination and love for the ocean kept her going.
• The loss of her father influenced Lara's decision to take on the challenge, and she felt his presence and support throughout her journey.

Notable Quotes:

• "She who dares wins" means being who we really are and not listening to anyone else's opinions or limitations.
• "I realized that I could do all these really cool things, and there was nothing I thought I couldn't do."
• "The ocean provides a sense of freedom and the ability to go wherever you want."
• "I had to do it even better because my dad wasn't there. I had to make sure I didn't miss anything or not do something because he wasn't there."
• "I had to get to that finish line. If it was going to kill me, I had to do it."

Resources:

Follow @lara.vafiadis on Instagram

Watch the She Who Dares Wins documentary on Lara and her journey https://youtu.be/6ap-tdXXkD0

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