On Top of the World: Satyadeep Gupta’s Record-breaking Ascent and Mental Health Advocacy

On Top of the World: Satyadeep Gupta’s Record-breaking Ascent and Mental Health Advocacy

In human endeavors, some push the boundaries not just for personal glory, but to shine a light on important causes. Satyadeep Gupta, a distinguished Marine Engineer and alumnus of MERI-IMU 2007 Passout, formerly DMET, India’s premier Marine Engineering College, is one such individual embarking on an extraordinary journey to set a world record while championing the cause of mental health awareness.

In April 2024, he plans to scale Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m) without bottled oxygen (becoming the first person in North India to achieve this feat), showcasing resilience in adversity.

Following this, in May 2024, he will embark on a historic journey to summit Mount Everest and Lhotse twice within the same season, symbolizing the resilience of the human spirit and thus creating a world record.

About Satyadeep

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Hailing from Puranpur, Uttar Pradesh, Satyadeep Gupta’s journey from a Marine Engineer to a fervent mountaineer is inspirational. His childhood, filled with simple joys, laid the foundation for his love of outdoor activities. After graduating from MERI Kolkata (DMET) in 2007, he embraced adventure wholeheartedly.

Driven by his passion, Satyadeep immersed himself in mountaineering, honing his skills at the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering, Uttarkashi. With top grades in Basic and Advanced Mountaineering Courses, he embarked on expeditions to peaks reaching heights of 7000m, including remarkable achievements like summiting Mount Kanchenjunga (8586 meters) and Mount Makalu (8463 meters).

Scaling Heights for Mental Health

Satyadeep’s upcoming endeavor is not just about breaking records; it’s a profound statement about the importance of mental well-being. His mission to conquer Mount Lhotse and Everest twice in one season transcends physical prowess; it’s about breaking barriers and fostering open conversations around mental health.

His Past Triumphs

Satyadeep’s journey in mountaineering is a testament to his resilience:

  1. Summiting Mount Kanchenjunga (8586m) in May 2022.
  2. Summiting Mount Makalu (8463m) in May 2023.
  3. Numerous expeditions showcasing his unwavering commitment to mountaineering excellence.

Tracking his Expedition

His team has implemented a groundbreaking feature: live location tracking. Utilizing a satellite device, real-time signals and GPS coordinates will be relayed directly to the website. This advancement means that supporters can stay connected every step of the way, even as the pinnacle of Everest is reached.

This pioneering initiative represents a significant milestone for Indian mountaineering. Together, history is being forged right from the onset of this expedition.

Stay tuned to the Mission Update Page (https://satyapro.com/mission-update) for regular progress updates. Insights, stories, and reflections will be shared through brief blog posts, ensuring you’re informed of every twist and turn along this incredible journey.

Once again, heartfelt thanks are extended to each and every supporter for their unwavering encouragement and support: YTT Group, JMDI Academy, Merchant Navy Decoded, Valiance Solutions, DMECA Mumbai, DMET Club, and fellow

seafarers

Visit Satyadeep’s website to know more: https://satyapro.com/

Jordan Leckey: Man sets new world record for swimming between Northern Ireland and Scotland

Portadown’s 29-year old swimmer swam 91.9 miles in nine hours, nine and thirty seconds. A man has set a new world record in swimming from Northern Ireland to Scotland. He celebrated his success with a jam sandwich, and a pint.

Jordan Leckey, a Portadown, County Armagh resident, beat the previous record by approximately 25 minutes.

The 29-year old set off from Donaghadee and reached Dunsky Castle, near Portpatrick in nine hours, nine and thirty seconds.

It will be ratified and replace the current record of 9 hours 34 minutes set in 2013 by Michelle Macy, a US swimmer.

Mr. Leckey said that his sole focus is to finish the difficult swim.

He said, “Some people were talking about records. But I just wanted the other side. That was my only focus, no matter what time it took.”

Formerly a competitive swimmer, Mr Leckey completed daily open water swimming training. He also used lockdown time to build his own pool in his garage for practice.

After the weather warmed up, he went to Lough Neagh every day for training sessions.

He began his swim on Monday at 6.40 AM. A support swimmer was allowed to accompany him for the entire route.

The first two hours are the most difficult because you’re still learning and not fully in the swing of things. He said that he was having doubts and thinking about whether it was really cold, how far it would be, and if he could make it.

“After a while your body becomes numb to cold, but it’s not until the first hours that you feel it.

“I was stung only on the tip of one toe by a lot of jellyfish along my route.

“I saw only what was below me in the water, but my dad said that there were seals. We also saw dolphins as we returned, a large pod of them.”

He said that he lost his ability to think and was unable to see that he was on track for a record when he was in water.

He said, “As soon I climbed up on the rock, I heard shouting, ‘that’s a world-record’, and it just felt so great.”

“I tried to get up and raise my fist, but I didn’t have the energy.”

The record attempt was submitted to the Irish Long Distance Swimming Association and the Guinness Book of Records for ratification.

Mr Leckey was among three swimmers who completed Monday’s route.