WORLD RECORD ATLANTIC ROW POSTPONED AFTER WARNINGS FROM ICE EXPERTS Disappointed Roz Savage and Andrew ‘Mos’ Morris postpone plans to row 2,200 miles and arrive in London for the Olympic Games Icebergs could easily punch a hole through their hull, duo warned
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I had hoped that this would be a final blog to bid farewell to dry land before we started our voyage across the North Atlantic. But if you’ve been following my blog over the last couple of weeks you will have noticed our growing concern about the unusually large quantities of ice off the coast
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“That’s the biggest iceberg I’ve ever seen in these waters,” said Harry Spurrell, native Newfoundlander, as he took us on a tour of the icebergs around Torbay today. Mos and I were out in his speedboat to get up close and personal with the bergs that could impede our progress across the North Atlantic.
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Yesterday I went out on a plane to check out the ice situation offshore. Despite a favourable forecast, Mother Nature decided to hide her icy secrets in an extensive layer of fog. After being in the air for over 5 hours, the only icebergs I was able to see were within half a mile of
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Given our current preoccupation with unusually high numbers of bergy bits and other ice fragments off the coast of Newfoundland this year, it seems poignant that we have just passed the one hundredth anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. Mos and I plan to take a wreath with us in remembrance of those lives
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We had hoped to leave on Monday, but the ice continues to be a concern. So for now we have decided to postpone at least until Saturday May 19th, while we continue to monitor the ice situation.
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Yesterday I was sitting in the boat shed with Mos (and Bojangles, of course) as we discussed our safety strategies. This is top of our minds – and for good reason. If you go to the Ocean Rowing Society website, the little box at the bottom of the page that sums up the stats on
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The OAR team has been reunited in St John’s, Newfoundland, the port of departure for the OAR. We’re in the final stages of our preparations and all keeping a close eye on the weather forecast.
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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 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.
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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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Roz Savage to join Andrew Morris for the OAR We are delighted to announce that Roz Savage will be joining the OAR Team. Roz, holder of four world records for ocean rowing, is an eminent environmental campaigner who uses ocean rowing to inspire action on the greatest environmental challenges facing the world today. Mick Dawson,
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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.
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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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