3,000 miles and countless hours rowed later, two novice rowing teams – Team Seas Life and the Southsea Scullers, have completed the World’s Toughest Row across the Atlantic Ocean!
Setting off on their journey on 14 December, both teams took on this ambitious rowing challenge to raise vital funds and awareness for numerous charities, including Cure Parkinson’s.
Over a month at sea saw both teams battle extreme weather and sleep deprivation as they travelled from Sebastian de La Gomera in the Canary Islands, to Nelson’s Dockyard in Antigua.
The Southsea Scullers, consisting of Adam Cresswell, Henry Cheeseman, and Sam Gibbons, completed the race in 35 days, winning the trios category and finishing in 5th place, out of the 43 boats in the race.
Team Seas Life, made up of Julien Evans, Ollie Phillips, Stuart Kershaw and Tom Clowes, completed the journey in 38 days, finishing in 9th place.
Reflecting on their journey, Sam Gibbons from the Southsea Scullers said:
The boys and I are really pleased to be back on dry land, having completed the toughest challenge of our lives. We’re really happy to have raised over £20,000 for our charities and would like to say a massive thank you to everyone who’s supported or donated – if you haven’t had a chance yet, the page is still open!
Sam Gibbons, Southsea Scullers
Both teams were raising funds and awareness for multiple charities, including Cure Parkinson’s, having so far raised over £58,000 for their charities. We’re incredibly grateful for their hard work and determination in completing this fantastic fundraising challenge!
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