Water Babes presents Ocean Minded, a fundraising event in support of Dorset Mind. Join us for raw, honest and inspirational conversation highlighting the connection between ocean, watersports & mental health.

Hosted by Ben Seddon, local kitesurfer with a background in sports psychology and a deep rooted passion for encouraging mental positivity through sport. Founder of BAKE Saunas.

With special guests:

Sandy Clunas - Windsurf Freestyle Pro Tour & iQfoil presenter/commentator, Marketing Manager for Pitstop: The Pocket Coach for Men and podcast founder/host of 'The After Hours Lounge'.

Elena Sandera - iQfoil athlete, campaigning for the 2028 Olympics in LA.

Caroline Radway - SUP Yoga and Somatic Yoga Instructor. Mum of 2 and lover of windsurf, SUP surf & wingfoil.

Zoe Smith - Surfing England para surfer, current ISA world champion and British champion.

Joined by:

The RNLI - keeping you safe as you harness the healing power of the ocean.

The Good Grief Trust - providing support and advice to anyone who has lost someone they love.

BAKE saunas - a mobile sauna bringing restorative benefits right to your door.

We will be running a huge raffle throughout the night with all proceeds being donated to Dorset Mind. We have some amazing prizes lined up from The Watersports Academy, Flymount, The Project Climbing Centre, LifeJacket Skin, BASE Pilates , LiquidMotion Yoga, New Scientist Magazine, Deus Ex Machina, Pura Vida, Times Sunglasses, Shaka Surf and many more!

Amber from Water Babes, has organised this Fundraiser in memory of her Dad, who she lost to suicide 4 years ago. It is her way of grieving to honour his memory by creating something positive.

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Dorset Mind is a local charity who has supported Dorset’s mental health for over 75 years. They connect and change minds, bringing people together to make genuine change within their communities.

The charity supports both adults and children by delivering life-changing services, including active monitoring and triage in Doctor’s surgeries, counselling, wellbeing groups, and mentoring.

Volunteers are at the heart of Dorset Mind working across the charity, for more information on roles check our website .

www.dorsetmind.uk.