Rowing an Ocean is much more than a physical challenge. In the first of our series of video diaries for 2012, Andrew Morris explains how he has begun preparing in the countdown to the OAR.
Andrew Morris walks on fire Read More »
An unexpected break from fighting the pirates this week saw me back in the UK and able to attend the Boat Show at the ExCel. Bit of an old stomping ground for me in my former life as a professional yacht Captain and I bumped into loads of old friends, particularly on the Sunseeker stand,
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Ever wondered what life on an ocean rowing boat would be like? Endless open water. Rowing day in, day out. Andrew and Mick are no strangers to the highs and lows of ocean rowing. In 2005, the pair competed in the bi-annual Atlantic Rowing Race from the Canary Islands to Antigua. Catch a glimpse of
We’re pleased to announce that Olympic rowing legend and four time Gold medalist Sir Matthew Pinsent will be joining the Olympic Atlantic Row as official patron of our OAR Inspiring education program aimed at getting more young people involved in sport.
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Preparation for an endurance event such as the Olympic Atlantic Row begins many months beforehand. Watch Andrew Morris in action as he begins a programme of altitude training to get him fit to face the Atlantic. As expert Ian Andrews explains, the science behind altitude training is what makes it so attractive to the world’s
Altitude Training for the OAR Read More »
Gold Challenge events are being set up throughout the country as part of the Olympic Legacy commitment to increase participation in sport. Find out how we got on when the OAR team challenged their local school to row a marathon.
Fantastic Results at the Newark Gold Challenge Row Read More »
A professional yacht captain and former Royal Marine Commando, Mick Dawson has spent his whole adult life working and living on, around and occasionally in the sea. You’ll always find Mick wherever the action is. He is currently employed in the maritime security industry, protecting cargo ships from attack by pirates!
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Andrew Morris is MD of award winning international logistics group PA Freight and has worked for the family business since 1988. As well as being a successful businessman, Andrew is an intrepid adventurer and has never shied away from a challenge.
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