WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT TO PROTECT OUR OCEANS

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TARGET $10,000

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Fellow ocean lovers, On the 17th November 2023, I will attempt to set a Guinness World Record by swimming 100 x 25m laps underwater in 1 hour using DNF (Dynamic-No-Fins, aka underwater breast stroke) technique . Over the years I’ve completed countless laps in the water and invested thousands of hours into land exercises in order to master my DNF technique and my body’s ability to perform while carrying high levels of CO2.  I will need to hold my breath for at least 42 minutes of the 1 hour World Record Attempt! Is this even possible? As a freediver, I’ve seen a lot of plastic pollution at the most remote, beautiful and wildest places on Earth. 

The oceans of the Earth are the lifeblood of our planet. They can exist without us. But we cannot exist without them. We need them. They need us. I'm excited to team up with Take3 For the Sea, a local charity with a cause that's so close to my heart. Every breath, every stroke, every lap, every piece of plastic that you pick up, every dollar counts!

 Donations made through this platform are secure and 100% will be passed directly through to Take3 for the Sea. Thanks so much for your support!
Update
18 Oct 2023
Super excited to share a video to support our mission of raising $10,000. The morning of filming was extremely cold and windy, which you can see on some of the shots. I also had an ice bath and we filmed in the pool the same afternoon. Unfortunately, I got sick after that. :( It was worth it! :) Here is the result: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFzEqA7Qzfs
Update
17 Oct 2023
Training tip - Have some FUN! This morning, Joe turned up super chilled after his AM Jiu-Jitsu training, not planning to get wet but I saw an opportunity - for some speedy underwater tandem FUN! For the first time in the water, side by side, we flew through: - 500m pyramid freestyle laps (breathing every 5, 7, 9, 7, 5 strokes) - About 500m “Catch me if you can” over-unders (25m DNF / 25m freestyle; Joe 12.5m DNF; 12.5m freestyle) Yes, I eventually caught him but it took me way longer than expected!! - 20x25m sprints with SF (short fins)starting every 30sec. Joe took it easy on this one. Think I may have exhausted him!? - 16x25m DNF Flying solo (3 breaths to recover) Lungs 90% Power 100% Motivation 101% Fun 110%
Update
10 Oct 2023
It was awesome to see FREEDIVING on Channel 9 News yesterday in a different light. Relatable, light hearted, inspiring and fun. Not always extreme: https://www.nbnnews.com.au/2023/10/09/the-newcastle-free-diver-pushing-herself-to-the-limit-for-a-world-record/
Update
09 Oct 2023
Super stoked to announce that I am joining forces with an amazing Aussie charity doing their bit to raise awareness about the plastic pollution in our oceans, Take 3 for the Sea. The Guinness WR is about so much more than the one hour on the 17th November. It’s about the journey, the incredible people I’ve met along the way, the shared experiences, the people I have inspired (you?) and the power of the family who got my back no matter what I dream up. I want to pass it on! The goal is to raise $10K for Take 3 for the Sea. We also dedicate each ten laps to a cause close to our hearts. This energy will power me on when I need it the most. I feel privileged and grateful to be able to do this.
DONATIONS25
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Torsten Landwehr
Mon, 20 Nov 2023
$ 50
Awesome effort!
Awesome effort!
$ 50
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Joyce Lubotzky
Sat, 18 Nov 2023
$ 50
$ 50
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Kay Vidler
Fri, 17 Nov 2023
$ 50
Congratulations Michaela!
Congratulations Michaela!
$ 50
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Omnia
Fri, 17 Nov 2023
$ 300
$ 300
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Jeff Anderson
Fri, 17 Nov 2023
$ 30
Good luck Michaela!
Good luck Michaela!
$ 30
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Anna Kornijczuk
Fri, 17 Nov 2023
$ 20
Mouse! Gooo! You are going to do awesome! You are already a record holder!
Mouse! Gooo! You are going to do awesome! You are already a record holder!
$ 20
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Ulrike Bertram
Thu, 16 Nov 2023
$ 100
Good luck with the record attempt ! We keep fingers crossed
Good luck with the record attempt ! We keep fingers crossed
$ 100
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Bill Cotis
Wed, 15 Nov 2023
$ 50
Enjoy your hour!
Enjoy your hour!
$ 50
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Jean Ashford
Fri, 10 Nov 2023
$ 20
Inspirational, good luck Xx
Inspirational, good luck Xx
$ 20
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Sean O'Dwyer
Thu, 9 Nov 2023
$ 150
Go well Guru
Go well Guru
$ 150
RAISING FUNDS FOR
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Take 3 for the SeaWorking as a catalyst for change, Take 3 helps people to see and understand the problem of plastic pollution, inspiring them through programs and education to take simple actions to reduce the impacts of plastic pollution on our ocean and waterways.

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Michaela Werner
NEWCASTLE, NSW
Created Oct 2023

$2,133 raised

From 25 Donations
TARGET $10,000

Please support this cause

AUD
$
RAISING FUNDS FOR
charity-logo
Take 3 for the SeaWorking as a catalyst for change, Take 3 helps people to see and understand the problem of plastic pollution, inspiring them through programs and education to take simple actions to reduce the impacts of plastic pollution on our ocean and waterways.
About Fundraiser
MW
Michaela Werner
NEWCASTLE, NSW
Created Oct 2023