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Mitch Nissen

Captain
Townsville
Merits
→ 2022 - Expedition Canada (expedition race), 81h29m, 2nd Place
→ 2022 - Explore Gippsland (adventure race), 23h31m, 2nd Place
→ 2022 - Raid100 (100 hour expedition race), 7th Place
→ 2022 - 23km Goldrush Trail Run, 1h51m, 2nd Place
→ 2022 - Australasian Rogaine Championships 9th Place
→ 2021 - Wildside 36 hour adventure race 4th Place
→ 2021 - 100km Gladstone off-piste trek/run 13h34m
→ 2011 - Coolangatta Gold 5h31m 16 yrs 1st place age category
→ 2009 - Queensland Championships Surf Life Saving - Ironman 3rd Place
→ 2008 - Qld swimming championships 800m freestyle 9m35s ; 400m freestyle 4m40s.
Merits
→ 2022 - Expedition Canada (expedition race), 81h29m, 2nd Place
→ 2022 - Explore Gippsland (adventure race), 23h31m, 2nd Place
→ 2022 - Raid100 (100 hour expedition race), 7th Place
→ 2022 - 23km Goldrush Trail Run, 1h51m, 2nd Place
→ 2022 - Australasian Rogaine Championships 9th Place
→ 2021 - Wildside 36 hour adventure race 4th Place
→ 2021 - 100km Gladstone off-piste trek/run 13h34m
→ 2011 - Coolangatta Gold 5h31m 16 yrs 1st place age category
→ 2009 - Queensland Championships Surf Life Saving - Ironman 3rd Place
→ 2008 - Qld swimming championships 800m freestyle 9m35s ; 400m freestyle 4m40s.

Q&A

– What other experiences do you have that demonstrates your competence and ability to complete One Water Race?

I grew up with a split lifestyle between water-based swimming and surf life saving competition and running around in the north Queensland rainforest. I've learnt to deal with high stress situations in the water through deep water (40m+) freediving, grade 5 whitewater kayaking and expedition racing. In 2022 I completed the Australian Alps Walking Track with additional off trail sections totalling 750km in 21 days (unsupported with two food drops). I navigated the entire route with map and compass. I have a natural navigational ability which has developed further over the past 18 months through adventure racing and rogaining. I'm a confident navigator having navigated for 3 expedition races (96-120 hours), 3x24-36hour adventure races and 1x24 hour rogaine all in the past 18 months. *** One day I was stuck in the Pacific Ocean in the Cook Islands - Rarotonga during a tropical storm. We had gone freediving and the storm rolled in producing 5m swell crashing on the reef and preventing us from swimming into the island safely. We had to swim 20km around the island for 8 hours until the storm passed. It was quite an experience especially considering the 5m tiger shark we encountered in the same area!

– Why do you want to participate in One Water Race?

I seek moments in life where I can have raw experiences in the outdoors with good people. I believe in these situations I can best grow as an individual, connect with people and capture a glimpse of the beautiful mysteries in this world. One Water is the ultimate test that satisfies my 'Why?' physically, mentally and emotionally. I want to support the One Water movement in raising awareness for the world water crisis including preservation of natural resources and rising sea levels impacting people's homes, culture and livelihood.

– Have you taken a similar challenge before?

Physically and navigationally, similar challenges I have completed include: Expedition Canada, XPD Cairns, and Raid 100. I've completed other adventures that have conditioned me mentally and emotionally such as a 750km solo hike on the Australian Alpine Walking Trail, live-off-the-land survival trips, Grade 5 whitewater kayaking rescues, deepwater freediving.

– What are your strengths?

Navigation, running on rocky terrain, off-piste running, endurance swimming, adapting to the unknown, endurance racing, teamwork, expedition racing, leadership - although as a navigator I believe it is best to have another as the team captain for most scnearios.

– What are your weaknesses?

Inexperience with the local terrain, maintaining body temperature when swimming.

– What would be your biggest challenges in this race?

Navigating non-stop for 60 hours. The 48-52 hour period will be the toughest period to stay focussed but our team is experienced in working together and supporting the navigator to get through this.

– Have you been to the Stockholm archipelago and what do you know/think about the terrain?

I have not been there but the photos and videos from last year is absolutely stunning. The ocean and islands are dream-like. I have researched as much content as I can and hear the terrain is quite rocky and rough which will make for fun travel over land. I am excited to swim at night with the stars and moonlight (unless it rains)!

– What are you most looking forward to, if you would participate in One Water Race?

A raw experience in the outdoors with incredible people. Working together with the team to overcome adversity and unknown challenges. Personally I am excited to navigate over new terrain in a different style of racing and navigation in a unique environment.

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👥 OWR Crew 👋 Meet Patrik 👉 Head of Logis 👥 OWR Crew

👋 Meet Patrik
👉 Head of Logistics

This is Patrik, head of logistics, from our partner Safety and Navigationsgruppen, who made the impossible logistic out it the archipelago, possible and surprisingly smooth! He oversaw the logistics and rotations for our safety boat skippers. Making sure they got out to the right place, with the right equipment, at the right time. Since the skippers need rest to maintain safety, each team's designated safety boat was crewed by two skippers working back-to-back in shifts, and Patrik made sure to maintain the crucial crew rotations around the clock. In between rotations, he resolved logistics around our media runners, photographers, and anything else that needed to be solved at short notice.

“I have spent many hours boating in the dark, but seeing the Landsort lighthouse illuminated in blue is something neither I nor anyone else has seen before, it was powerful to see. I can only imagine the competitors who, from far away, could suddenly see the finish line as they were swimming through the pitch-black August night.” 

Read more about Patrik on: https://onewaterrace.com/meet-patrik-head-of-logistics/

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👥 OWR Crew 👋 Meet Nina 👉 Safety & Media 👥 OWR Crew

👋 Meet Nina
👉 Safety & Media Runner

Meet Nina – one of our nine impressive runners, assigned to run with the teams and film their adventure. With only a couple of small breaks she was running with the teams for over 60 hours, all the way to the finish line at Landsort. With a GoPro camera at the ready she filmed the assigned team’s conversations, injuries and anything else that could be interesting. She also had constant contact with the race HQ to communicate in advance how the team was doing, where they were heading, if there was any safety issues and their general status to progress in the competition.

“It was incredibly memorable to take part in 60 hours of adventure and see all the work behind it. And to be a part of the team's experience, which is everything from arguments, laughter, high to low conversations, hugs, encouragement and sometimes the misery of injuries, extreme tiredness, and abandonment... You got to experience so much just by running with a camera and filming, which I will always take with me”

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👥 OWR Crew 👋 Meet Lollo 👉 Team Leader of 👥 OWR Crew

👋 Meet Lollo
👉 Team Leader of the Communication Center

Lollo – The sunshine below deck onboard the OWR HQ, the ship Briggen Tre Kronor! Always with a smile on her face, she tackled the most challenging situations as the team leader for the communication center, where they coordinated all communications between the different crew teams and race management during the competition, day and night, using radio and GPs tracking systems.

“Our most difficult challenge in the Communications Center was remembering to eat and take breaks. Since the race was non-stop, there was always something to coordinate and prepare. As the race management would hand out new maps at each new stage, it became untenable in the end as the leading team was many miles ahead of the slowest team. I made the decision to go out to a checkpoint myself to hand out maps to some of the teams during my planned break. It was fantastic to get out on the race track for real! The excitement of waiting for these outstanding athletes and then watching their tactics as the new stages was planned. Unbelievable!”

Read the full article about Lollo here https://onewaterrace.com/meet-lollo-team-leader-communication-center/

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👥 OWR Crew 👋 Meet Pehr 👉 Head of Safety 👥 OWR Crew

👋 Meet Pehr
👉 Head of Safety

This is Pehr, our Head of Safety. During the race he will lead the safety organization from the race headquarters, Briggen Tre kronor, where he will monitor the progress of the participating teams and the approx. 80 pax strong organization to make sure they all feel safe during the event. As a senior project manager and with many years of experience in organizing and participating in various races, he knows that the biggest part of his work, is to be able to solve situations that arise in the moment. Weather and wind and other external factors that quickly change the situation are the biggest challenges. The passion for the competition, the people, the collaboration, and the beautiful unforgettable moments is the reason why he returns year after year. We are very happy that he does and look forward to a new – safe – adventure together with Pehr in August!

Read the full article about our incredibly committed, Head of Safety-Pehr on https://onewaterrace.com/meet-pehr-head-of-safety/

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