Jim Mayer is an explorer, polar traveller, audio documentary maker, lifeboat crewman and
speaker.
He has skied and adventured in Spitsbergen, Greenland and Arctic Norway. Jim has clocked up several thousand miles in small inflatable boats in Svalbard and Antarctica as well as sailing off Arctic Norway and Sweden .
Working with the British Antarctic Survey, Jim was the “Antarctic Dustman”. Responsible for the waste management of an Antarctic research station in one of the world’s last remaining pristine wilderness area.
Having contributed to the Today Programme & Tails from the Back of Beyond for BBC Radio 4, Jim has made his own
audio documentary.
As an RNLI Lifeboat crewman, Jim is on call whilst at home. He has been called out on numerous rescues, in all weathers, day and night.
The worlds’ oldest youth develop charity, BSES Expeditions, has been a favourite of Jim’s since 1990. He has served on numerous expeditions with BSES in roles including Deputy Chief Leader & Chief Boatman, inspiring and challenging the young people who will become the leaders of tomorrow.
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