“Sarah is a force for good and an inspiration - what she is attempting to do is incredible and shows total commitment and courage and resilience.
I admire her so much.”
Bear Grylls
Sarah Davis - Expedition Leader
Hi, thanks for checking out my big dream!
Back in 2016 I had a feeling there was something missing. I had a great life and career, but there was a sense that there had to be more, and that I wasn’t living a life really true to me. I committed to finding that life, and made me feel truly alive.
Long story short, a big dream came to me - to attempt to paddle the length of the Nile. I was excited and scared at the prospect, but with every cell in my body, I knew this was it. It turned out to be the most incredible, life-changing journey. It was what I was looking for, and it made me come alive in a way I didn’t think possible.
It ignited something in me, and I went on to do more big adventures. However, none came close to what the Nile had given me. That was until I came up with the idea for Pole to Pole. I had the same visceral response and again, the prospect of doing it terrifies and excites me. So here I am. With this expedition, I want there to be a ripple effect. That we create a movement of people going after their biggest dreams. And that we help those trapped in some form of modern slavery and try to combat this growing global issue impacting millions.
You can find out more at www.sarahjdavis.com.
Expeditions & Adventures
2024
2021
2020
2019
Speaker, mentor and consultant.
Author of Paddle the Nile: One Woman’s Search for a Life Less Ordinary
Board member in not-for-profits and sporting associations
Previously spent over two decades in risk management primarily in banking
Professional
Solo bikepacked 1600km through Oman
Cycled 4700km across Australia
Solo kayaked 2500km down the Murray River, Australia
First woman to lead an expedition down the Nile river - over 1000km rafting and 3000km kayaking
Education & Interests
Volunteer surf lifesaver in Sydney
Surf ski paddler and gym junkie
Travel (not surprisingly…)
Master’s in Global Security (in progress)
BSc Hons Physiology
Advisory Board & Support Team
Sarah is fortunate to have an incredible group of specialists to provide guidance, insights, contacts, and recommendations and help identify risks and strategies to mitigate them.
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SECURITY
Sarah is working with a leading global intelligence and security company. They will be engaged for the entire trip to provide intelligence reports, cyber support and be there to assist with any security-based issues.
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MODERN SLAVERY
Sarah is being advised by key people who advocate and work in modern slavery and human trafficking prevention and support. These people are providing valuable advice on how best to support charities in this space and the messaging to share.
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POLAR SPECIALISTS
Sarah completed polar training with Hannah McKeand from Polar Expedition Training who is providing advice as well as Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions and previous polar adventurers.
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OCEAN ROWING EXPERT
Michelle Lee is Australia’s most accomplished ocean rower. She rowed the Atlantic Ocean before becoming the first woman to row the Pacific Ocean solo, unsupported and non-stop. She is an incredible source of information on equipment, preparation and much more.
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PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Andrew Ilieff, owner of BeFit Training Physio, has been Sarah’s trusted physio for over five years and has helped her prepare for previous adventures. To learn more about him and his team to head to https://befittrainingphysio.com
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MEDICAL ADVISOR
Sarah will have a medical advisor - to provide advice on preparation, what to take on each section as well as being available during the trip to speak to about any potential medical concerns or issues.
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DIETICIAN
Nailing the nutrition will be essential and not always easy when travelling such extreme distances, remotely where ideal solutions are not available. Sarah will have a qualified dietician, with experience supporting endurance events such as this.