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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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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Here is something I’ve never had to contend with before – bergy bits. They might sound cute, but these mini-icebergs, calved from larger icebergs further north, are causing no small amount of consternation in the OAR camp.
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‘Safety remains paramount’, say rowers Roz Savage and Andrew ‘Mos’ Morris as they prepare to set off on epic 2,200-mile expedition Monday (14) now seems earliest possible departure date, say weather advisers
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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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