Inland Waterways: Day 13
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.
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Inland Waterways: Day 3
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
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What’s next for the OAR
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.
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OAR team make the tough decision not to row the North Atlantic due to high levels of ice off shore
For Andrew ‘Mos’ Morris’ view on the postponement of the OAR, click here. To read Roz Savage’s thoughts on the decision to postpone, click here.
Refitting Bojangles ready for the OAR
Bojangles has come a long way since her maiden voyage across the Pacific. Although still structurally sound, a lot of work has been required to get her ready for the OAR. Learning from experience, a number of improvements have also been made to her original design. Here’s just some of the things the OAR team
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Andrew Morris walks on fire
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.
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Life on board
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
Altitude Training for the OAR
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
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