Reset the Compass for Adventure as You Age: Lia Lucine & Nicki Ripple, Filmmakers, "Beyond the Compass"

Guides Gone Wild

Today I am so ridiculously excited to be talking to Lia Lucine and Nicki Ripple, two of the three women behind a film project that is unfolding right now, somewhere off the coast of Maine - it's called Beyond the Compass, and is documenting a group of women in their 60s, 70s, and 80s who are on a four-day Outward Bound sailing expedition.
According to Nicki and Lia, ”this short film will chronicle the journey of an all-women crew on Outward Bound Hurricane Island’s Women over 65 sailing course - emphasizing their resilience through challenge and adventure, as well as the practice of enjoying life at any age. While mainstream media often underscores the importance of enjoying youth, these women serve as a reminder that while advancing in age presents its own difficulties, it does not preclude a fulfilling life.”
PREACH! Obviously as someone knocking on the door of 60 (albeit as gently as possible at this point), I am over the moon at the idea of these every-women’s stories being highlighted as they navigate the physical, mental and emotional challenges of this multi-day adventure.
So let's get this documentary onto the big screen already! You can support the production of Beyond the Compass at https://gofund.me/587bfc42 - make a donation, then tell your inspiring-story-loving-friends to do the same.
And bonus points, if you work for a brand or organization that plays in outdoor spaces, let your colleagues know about this awesome film, and maybe YOU will be the reason Beyond the Compass gets the huge corporate underwriter it needs to tear up the outdoor film festival circuit in 2025!
Links to learn more:

• Lia Lucine on Instagram: @lialucine (https://www.instagram.com/lialucine/)
• Nicki Ripple on Instagram: @nicki.ripple ( https://www.instagram.com/nicki.ripple/)
• Go Fund Me site for Beyond the Compass: https://gofund.me/587bfc42
• Short 2019 Maine Public piece about the Burnt Island sailing program
• Hurricane Island Outward Bound School (ME)
• Learn more about Burnt Island (ME)

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1. Inspiring Outdoor Adventure for Women (00:00:00)

2. Empowering Women Through Documentary Filmmaking (00:03:24)

3. Capturing Women's Adventure and Community (00:07:23)

4. Challenges of Filming Older Women (00:14:34)

5. Women's Outdoor Adventure Film Project (00:23:29)

6. Securing Funding for Women's Outdoor Film (00:32:19)

7. Favorite Outdoor Gear Stories (00:39:21)

8. Support Outdoor Film Project Beyond Compass (00:44:41)