Canoe Focus Winter 2016 | Page 42

Lizzie Carr: #PlasticPatrol Earlier this year, Lizzie Carr, adventurer, environmentalist and author of the blog Lizzie Outside paddle boarded the length of England - a 400 mile journey from Surrey to The Lake District. Recording every piece of plastic she saw along the way, Lizzie has since set out on an awareness raising, inland water clean up mission, inspiring members of the public and an Olympic champion along the way. All in the name of #PlasticPatrol. 3. What has been the most challenging and the most rewarding parts of taking on Plastic Patrol? Canoe Focus caught up with Lizzie to find out what inspired her and how paddlers of all disciplines can get involved: 4. You recently roped in Richard Hounslow and members of the public, how have they got involved and what were their reactions? 1. How did you first get into Stand Up Paddleboa