Patriotic UK rowers Roz Savage and Andrew ‘Mos’ Morris fly the flag unveiling their expedition motto: ‘Best of British’ Wide selection of high-res pictures available Both rowers available now for interview, filming, podcasts ++
The OAR team are lucky to have the well wishes and backing of a number of celebrity supporters. Find out more and leave your own message for Mos and Roz here.
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May 2012 – Raymarine, the world’s leading manufacturer of recreational marine electronics, is supporting the Olympic Atlantic Row (OAR) with the latest marine technology. Raymarine navigation equipment will play a vital role in the OAR’s epic challenge to row 2,000 miles across the North Atlantic Ocean, departing from Canada to arrive in England in time
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DHL Prepares OAR Project for Historic Journey across the North Atlantic DHL, the world’s leading logistics company, announces its sponsorship of the OAR Project (Olympic Atlantic Row), the first ocean rowing attempt on record to cross the North Atlantic from St John’s, Newfoundland to Bristol, England continuing through the British Inland Waterways. The 2,000 mile
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On St George’s Day 2012 the British American Business Council will be hosting the Best of British Launch party – a double celebration of California’s relationship with the UK. It’s the start of an epic journey for the OAR (Olympic Atlantic Row) boat and crew as they set off across North America ahead of their
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Join us for the Best of British Launch on April 23rd as the city of San Francisco says farewell to Bojangles and the OAR crew.
Tickets for the Best of British Launch now on sale! Read More »
The rigorous 2012 training regime is well underway with a focus for Andrew Morris on managing a number of injuries sustained during his last row in 2005. Andrew has enlisted the help of leading expert Dr Rodger Oldham to regrow the damaged ligaments in his back using a groundbreaking technique, prolotherpay.
Andrew Morris undergoes prolotheraphy Read More »
I thought I had retired from ocean rowing, but I also said ‘never say never!’ When the opportunity to take part in the OAR Project presented itself, the time was right and the pieces of the puzzle fell into place. I’m really excited to take on the challenge – not only of rowing the North Atlantic
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Rowing an ocean is a major challenge to undertake and finding someone to replace Mick Dawson was no easy task. Taking on the North Atlantic requires experience and tenacity and I can’t think of a better person to step up to the plate than Roz Savage. As an ocean rower, Roz is a true professional who brings a
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The increasing time commitments required to successfully complete this row across the North Atlantic and contribute fully to the OAR Project as a whole mean I have reluctantly come to the decision that I can no longer participate as a crew member. I am very disappointed to have to drop out, especially at this late
A fond farewell from Mick Dawson Read More »
Join the excitement as Bojangles, the 24-foot, carbon/kevlar composite foam ocean rowboat is refitted ready for her forthcoming journey across the North Atlantic. From March 1 to March 7, visit with British Ocean Rowers Mick Dawson and Andrew Morris as they ready their high-tech craft at San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park’s Hyde Street Pier. During the seven-day
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Wednesday March 7th 2012. Arrival from 11.45am, programme starting at 12.30pm. St Francis Yacht Club, 99 Yacht Road, San Francisco, CA 94123. All members of Yacht Clubs in Northern California’s Pacific InterClub Yacht Association welcome. Lunch (optional) $17.
OAR Crew to present at the St Francis Yacht Club, San Francisco Read More »
March 6th 2012: 19.00 – 20.30. REI Berkley: 1338 San Pablo Avenue,Berkeley, 94702; (510) 527-4140. Limited spaces available. Find out more and register now!
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We’re proud to announce that San Francisco will be the official launch city for the OAR. Mick Dawson has a special affinity with San Francisco, having completed his epic 7000 mile row across the Pacific underneath the Golden Gate Bridge in 2009. Mick and teammate Chris Martin were welcomed into the city with open arms
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Ben Fogle and James Cracknell are no strangers to rowing an ocean, being veterans of the 2005 Atlantic race. Both men know from their own experience exactly what is in store for Andrew and Roz when they set off in May. Ben and James have offered the OAR Project team their well wishes and support,
From one ocean rower to another Read More »
