Andrew Morris has added another string to his bow with yet another of his Icon brands – Icon Rowing !http://www.iconrowing.com/the_seat.html When Andrew and rower Roz Savage were due to row in 2012 the West-East Atlantic crossing, Andrew thought about the previous crossing and how the discomfort and pain from the seat really was one of …
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When the OAR team first dreamed up the idea to row Bojangles home to the UK, it was clear that this project was to be about much more than their individual challenge. Andrew “Mos” Morris has always been passionate about working with young people, and the motto of the expedition quickly became ‘to inspire the …
Andrew Morris reflects on his final day rowing through the British Inland Waterways into the heart of London.
A great day on the water today as the OAR team made their way from Bray Marina (right opposite Dorney Lake, the Olympic Rowing Venue) to Twickenham Yacht Club. Andrew ‘Mos’ Morris put in an incredible 11 hours of rowing almost non stop to cover well over 30 miles, our greatest distance to date. And finally a …
Andrew Morris takes Bojangles down the historic Henley Royal Regatta course, after stopping for a spot of lunch at the world famous Leander Rowing Club.
Another wet day on the inland waterways. We started out from Theale, destination Reading. Final day on the Kennet and Avon canal was one of twists and turns and we spent a fair amount of time negotiating reeds, and a few trees… Once again great support along the way especially as we came into Reading …
Another day of rain and drizzle for the OAR team on the Kennet and Avon Canal but spirits are high as we’re joined by guest rower, Chris Martin. Chris was one half of the first and only team ever to row across the Pacific Ocean, in none other than Bojangles! Her epic maiden voyage of …
Today a task of marathon proportions lay ahead for Andrew ‘Mos’ Morris, Bojangles and the OAR support crew; the notorious stretch of locks up Caen Hill. No fewer than 29 locks over 2 miles, rising a total of 237 ft. Luckily, team OAR had a fantastic team of volunteers on hand from the Amber Foundation, …
Today was a day of two halves for Andrew ‘Mos’ Morris and the OAR team. It was an early start from Bristol where Mos was joined by journalist Peter Crush. Familiar with rowing on the River Thames, he soon learnt that rowing Bojangles, our 800kg ocean going boat, was an entirely different sport. The end …
It was an early start for the OAR team as Andrew ‘Mos’ Morris got ready to depart on his two week adventure through the British Inland Waterways, raising money for the Rowing Foundation. Originally due to set off from Clevedon on the South West coast of England, once more, mother nature was determined to put us all …
It’s the year of the Olympics and a time for everyone to get involved in the Great British spirit. We’re working in conjunction with The Rowing Foundation to help young people get onto the water and try out rowing for themselves. But we need your help! Find out more about the OAR Legacy and how you can make …
Andrew ‘Mos’ Morris explains what’s in store for the OAR boat and team on the British inland waterways this summer. We’ll be raising money for the OAR Legacy fund to help get young people out on the water, rowing.
Andrew ‘Mos’ Morris ends 200-mile expedition on a high, raising funds to buy boats and inspire the next generation of rowers and adventurers *** PHOTOCALL MONDAY, JULY 23RDAT 2PM *** RIVERBANK BY THAMES ROWING CLUB, RICHMOND ROAD, PUTNEY, LONDON SW15 1JN
As Andrew ‘Mos’ Morris gears up for his journey across the UK through the Inland Waterways, it is clear that he wouldn’t get nearly as far without his valued support team. This time, he’s teaming up with the Amber Foundation. Each day, between 3-5 Amber residents aged 17 to 28 years will be coming along to escort Bojangles from Bristol to Pewsey. Their …
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Andrew ‘Mos’ Morris determined to finish expedition and honour charity pledge to raise funds for young people to discover rowing LAUNCH OF UK ROW ON SATURDAY, JULY 7TH: PHOTOCALL 1PM
