Update #8 (07 March 2021)

Update #8 (07 March 2021)

Seven days into the voyage they are still having to deal with rough seas which have seen waves crashing over the side of the boat at times. One of the bigger ones threw Steve off his seat and he ended up cutting a finger which hasn’t helped with the rowing! Sleep is proving hard to come by for Steve who still isn’t managing to eat much. But despite the challenging conditions, the team made good headway on Friday and Saturday and are already a brilliant 500km into the voyage!

Update #7 (05 March 2021)

Update #7 (05 March 2021)

The weather hasn’t been overly kind to the cross-Atlantic rowing team in the early stages of their epic journey. They have been battling two-metre swells at times and had to spend Thursday night on sea anchor, slowing their progress. But they then got some favourable winds which were a great boost to morale and, despite being wet and cold a lot of the time, the team is still making good progress. South America may still be a long way off, but it’s getting closer every day!

Update #6 (04 March 2021)

Update #6 (04 March 2021)

Update #6 (04 March 2021)

After 48 hours of hard rowing, the team had already covered more than 200km on their epic cross-Atlantic challenge. Steve has been battling seasickness over the first few days and only managed to eat one meal so far, but he's keeping himself going with energy drinks and chocolate. Stay tuned for more updates and don't forget to donate to the three great charities Steve is supporting!

Update #5 (01 March 2021)

Update #5 (01 March 2021)

Update #5 (01 March 2021)

Portimao 01 March 2021 17.13 (WET) we're off. Feeling excited and a bit nervous. If all goes very well, we'll reach South America in as little as 45 days. Let's do this!

Update #4 (25 February 2021)

Update #4 (25 February 2021)

Update #4 (25 February 2021)

We've put the boat in the water and are now moored at the Tivoli Marina in Portimao. We're doing some final testing in the next hours and hope to be ready to take advantage of a break in the weather.

Update #3 (20 February 2021)

Update #3 (20 February 2021)

Update #3 (20 February 2021)

Met the team for the first time. I think it'll be a great crossing. We are getting ready to drive to Portugal. Should leave Sunday at 5am.

Update #2 (12 February 2021)

Update #2 (12 February 2021)

Update #2 (12 February 2021)

Skipper Ralph Tuijn is busy getting all the equipment ready for the crossing, including the infamous RED bucket (that's effectively our toilet). Rose, our boat, has ample storage space to be able to fit everything, including five adults.

Update #1 (9 February 2021)

Update #1 (9 February 2021)

Update #1 (9 February 2021)

All the equipment and clothes required for my Atlantic row. I'm still missing a few things, but this is more or less it. Not sure how I'm going to get everything to fit.