Communications Officer.
Jo grew up in Norfolk, where her early outdoor adventures centred on the sea and wide‑open landscapes.
She didn’t encounter anything resembling a mountain until her late teens, when memorable ascents of Mam Tor, Kinder Scout and Snowdon were followed by an ill‑fated attempt at rock climbing in Hathersage—an experience that confirmed her lifelong fear of heights.
She discovered sailing in her mid‑twenties, beginning with trips in a twenty-six‑foot wooden boat around the Wash and the Humber. A solo journey to Australia and several weeks exploring the Whitsundays soon shaped her preference for sailing in sunnier climates, and a hot shower to end the the day.
Since then, she has completed her RYA Day Skipper qualification and sailed both monohulls and catamarans on the Norfolk Broads, in Croatia, the Canaries, Greece and the Caribbean. She has also rafted white water in Australia and New Zealand.
Professionally, Jo spent ten years with the National Trust as a Visitor Experience and Marketing Manager, helping to care for special places in the east of England. She now combines being a Personal Assistant with freelance work as a communications lead for Adventure RMS. In her spare time, Jo enjoys cycling, walking, sailing, canoeing and kayaking, and is determined to improve her ability to stay upright on a paddleboard.
