Meet the Crew
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JP
Skipper & Navigator
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Lucy Mappleback
Lead Medical & Nutrition
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Suzy Hay
Lead Logistics & Motivator
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Vicky Wright
Lead Technical & Social Media
Who we are
The Perpetual Motion team includes Janette Potgieter, a Forensic Corporate Investigator from South Africa (now living in Surbiton), Lucy Mapplebeck, an Osteopath from Teddington, South-West London, Suzy Hay a Senior Director of Strategy, Psychotherapist and Coach from the Netherlands (now living in Kingston) and Vicky Wright, Head of Athletic Development & Operations Lead from Dorchester, Dorset. We are four motivated and challenge driven individuals who met through are passion for fitness at our local CrossFit Box in Surbiton, UK.
Our Mission
Our mission is to row across the mid Pacific Ocean, overcoming physical, mental, and emotional challenges. We will demonstrate that age, experience, or background doesn’t limit what women can achieve. By sharing our journey, we aim to inspire anyone, anywhere, to take on their own challenges, break through barriers, and embrace their strength.
Our Values
Along the way, we will embrace the following key values, teamwork, and the belief that anything is possible when you commit to the journey:
Empowerment. We believe in the power of women supporting women. Our journey represents strength, resilience, and the ability to overcome any challenge - together.
Courage. We embrace the unknown with bravery, knowing that each stroke forward takes us closer to not only achieving our dream but to proving that anything is possible.
Determination. We are committed to pushing through the hardest moments with unwavering resolve, never stopping until we’ve achieved our goal and enforce the standard for what women can accomplish.
Growth. We embrace every challenge as an opportunity for growth, both as individuals and as a team. Our journey is as much about self-discovery and transformation as it is about reaching the finish line.
