Fiona QuinnImpossible or exciting? It’s a matter of perspectiveI recently went to pitch a new adventure idea to a potential sponsor. I explained what I wanted to do — to set a new world record in a fun…Oct 22, 2019Oct 22, 2019
Fiona QuinnKeeping our young people wildI must have been about 5. Still small enough to push through the closely nit branches as they spiraled up the tree, my arms and legs…Oct 11, 2019Oct 11, 2019
Fiona QuinnCycling: The Power of Stories2 years ago I worked as a cycling instructor over the summer and as I ran through the Rules of the Road book for a bunch of 10 yr olds at…Feb 14, 2019Feb 14, 2019
Fiona QuinnBooks that shifted my perspective in 2018We all have our own internal monologue, the story we tell our selves about what people like us are supposed to do, what success should…Jan 9, 2019Jan 9, 2019
Fiona QuinnInspiration isn’t enoughDon’t get me wrong. Inspiration is great for getting us to imagine a different future, it opens us up to consider alternative options and…Dec 7, 2018Dec 7, 2018
Fiona QuinnBottles, Bags and BoardsWhether it’s 30 degrees and I’m paddling along the Caledonian Canal or just 12 degrees as I make my way along the Cornish coast, having…Nov 7, 2018Nov 7, 2018
Fiona QuinnA weekend in Ullswater, the LakesWalking the length of Britain was far harder than I ever expected. Everything hurt — my feet, legs, hips, back, shoulders. Plus, it turns…Nov 5, 2018Nov 5, 2018
Fiona QuinnStarting versus being readyIt’s 8:30pm on Friday 20 April and I’m sat having dinner with Liam, my SUP Britain photographer. We’re in the onsite restaurant of our St…Sep 25, 2018Sep 25, 2018
Fiona QuinnSUP Britain: Clothing kit reviewPaddling the length of Britain was an incredible experience — the wildlife, the views and the people all made it so memorable. But when it…Sep 5, 2018Sep 5, 2018
Fiona QuinnSUP Britain Kit ListThe great thing about taking on a big expedition like SUP Britain, having had very little experience in the sport, is that you get a crash…Apr 10, 2018Apr 10, 2018