Lia Ditton is passionate about sharing her extraordinary experiences at sea, through talks, writing and translating her experiences into contemporary art installations. The only woman to complete the OSTAR 2005 single-handed transatlantic race, the experience formed the basis of Ditton’s 2006 installation, Absolute Solitude: One Woman, One Boat in which... Read more
Lia Ditton is passionate about sharing her extraordinary experiences at sea, through talks, writing and translating her experiences into contemporary art installations.
The only woman to complete the OSTAR 2005 single-handed transatlantic race, the experience formed the basis of Ditton’s 2006 installation, Absolute Solitude: One Woman, One Boat in which Ditton lived on her boat next to the Tate Britain Gallery for 28 days – the same number of days as it took her to sail to America.
A licensed captain, Ditton came 2nd in the Route du Rhum, France’s most-prestigious, single-handed transatlantic race; captained the boat from the film Waterworld starring Kevin Costner; become the 53rd woman to row the Atlantic and the 64th woman to row any ocean, and project managed PlanetSolar the largest solar-powered boat in the world.
Now 37, Lia Ditton has over 150,000 nautical miles of experience – the equivalent of 8 laps of the globe – eaten 2 years worth of freeze-dried food, gone a month without a shower and raced a sailboat over 40 knots!
In early 2019, Lia Ditton will depart from Choshi, Japan and endeavor to row 5,500 nautical miles, alone and unsupported, across the North Pacific Ocean to the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco. To date, 18 attempts have been made to row this distance. Two were successful. Both were men. If she succeeds, Ditton will be the 1st woman 3rd person in history to do so.
Ditton’s second book, 50 Water Adventures To Do Before You Die! was commissioned by Bloomsbury to inspire others.
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Lia Ditton's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Lia tailored to your event.
Lia Ditton speaks on Inspirational Women, Leadership & Motivation, Motivation. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Lia to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Lia Ditton for events worldwide, subject to Lia's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Lia Ditton is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Lia can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Lia Ditton on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Lia can offer.
Lia Ditton delivers keynotes in French. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Lia Ditton's areas of expertise include Inspirational Women, Leadership & Motivation, Motivation. To get a clear sense of Lia's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Lia Ditton can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Inspirational Women, Leadership & Motivation, Motivation is relevant. Details of Lia's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Lia Ditton is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Lia Ditton, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Lia's current availability for your dates.