JBP PR have issued a press release detailing Elsa’s progress in fundraising and training.

It was a privilege to be interviewed by Donald McIntyre of Newfination today – check out the video here! Donald was once a Wall Street investment consultant, he has worked internationally in a range of businesses, and last year started Newfination to cover new finance and digital currencies.

Elsa’s support from the Bitcoin community is growing – Blockchain.info were her first corporate sponsor and she has had numerous donations from individuals. It would be amazing to be able to publicise her challenge being funded significantly through Bitcoin donations and sponsorship! Turning around the mainstream media’s doom-and-gloom reports of lost wallets and asset seizures.

If you agree, jump on board! Donate Bitcoin now, or get in touch to discuss sponsorship opportunities.

Thanks again to Donald – it will be strange to see ourselves on the same page as some very well-known faces!!

Elsa was asked to write an article about how Arthur Ransome – one of her favourite authors – influenced her life, on the 130th anniversary of his birth for the Nancy Blackett Trust.

In it, Elsa writes of her love for his books, and about her adventurous childhood.

Nancy Blackett was the favourite yacht of author Arthur Ransome, CBE, and the inspiration for “We Didn’t Mean to Go to Sea”, part of his “Swallows and Amazons” series, and probably his best sailing novel. Nancy, lightly disguised as the Goblin, plays a starring role as the boat at the centre of the book.

Nancy Blackett is now owned by the Nancy Blackett Trust, preserving her as a living part of the Arthur Ransome heritage. Each year many Ransome fans enjoy the experience of sailing her, and many more visit her at maritime events.

Elsa was asked to submit some training tips for the GOOD Blog.

Elsa was interviewed on Radio Australia (and syndicated across the whole South Pacific region!) on ABC’s Radio Australia. ABC are the equivalent of the UK’s BBC so it is a real privilege to be featured on their services!

Elsa found it very strange staying up late to be interviewed in what was the next morning in Australia, but enjoyed the experience nonetheless! Audio and a transcript are available here.

JBP PR and Parliamentary Affairs: “We like people who are up for a challenge and like to prove that nothing is insurmountable. We wish Elsa every success in her fundraising efforts and preparations for the race.”