Amy Monkman

The OceaN Race Experience:

This will be my fourth Ocean Race. I worked for The Ocean Race organzation in 2011-12, and again in 2017-18. Then for the 2014-15 race I worked in a communications role with Dongfeng Race Team.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE WAY TO CONNECT WITH THE OCEAN?

I’m happy anytime I am by the ocean. I’d probably say swimming or snorkeling – nothing too wild!

IF YOU WERE A MARINE ANIMAL WHAT WOULD YOU BE?

Technically not a ‘marine animal’ but I would choose an Albatross. They can go for years without touching land, fly anywhere and often get the best view of the offshore racing!

SHARE A FUN FACT ABOUT YOU AND SAILING:

Oddly (for someone who has worked in sailing for over 10 years) I don’t sail. The times that I have sailed/been on a boat I tend to fall straight asleep and miss all the action!

WHAT DOES SUSTAINABILITY MEAN TO YOU?

Less materialism. I think sometimes we forget how little we need to be happy.

How do you live a more sustainable lifestyle?

I have made small changes in my daily routines which was effort at first but once you form the habits it’s easy. I also hate unecessary single-use plastic.

How do you encourage others to lead a more sustainable life?

Through the work that we do as a team and I think if you can lead by example on a personal level others take notice.