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Scilly Boys Plan to Set New World Record For North Atlantic Row

Four intrepid rowers from the Isles of Scilly hope to set a world record breaking ‘Row for Home’ from New York to the islands, due to start on June 1.

Chris Jenkins (43), Tim Garratt (26), Joby Newton (19) and Wayne Davey (30) and their boat ‘Scilly Boys’ - plan to row the 2,835 nautical miles from the Statue of Liberty to the Bishop Rock lighthouse in what is described as one of the World’s toughest challenges. 

The crew will be the first competitors to take part in the Woodvale North Atlantic Challenge who will be rowing for home and hope to become the first team in history to row land to land across this classic route to Scilly unassisted, in a World record time (weather permitting)  If successful, they will also be only the sixth boat to cross the North Atlantic from New York.
 

According to crew member Chris Jenkins, the overnight sea trials - saw the team row approximately 35 nautical miles in extremely challenging sea conditions a great opportunity for the team to test out the boat in its ‘sea ready’ condition.
 

Apart from the full complement of freeze dried food, which will weigh about 3/4 of a ton we were able to test its performance in what was effectively in race prepared conditions. We basically left St Mary’s harbour and rowed continuously in a two man on two man off situation for 24 hours.
 

‘We have been preparing for the challenge for about 18 months, but to have the boat fully fitted out and on the water, is a major step forward and is the culmination of a lot of hard work, planning and training,' said Chris. 

‘The night time sea trial gave us a chance to test all of our electronic and safety equipment such as the AIS which will be vital throughout our journey and make adjustments where needed and to get a feel for the boat and to see how she handles.’
 

It would be fair to say the sea conditions were challenging, but that’s exactly what we need to prepare ourselves for what lies ahead if we make a bid for the 55day 13 hour record,’
added Chris. 

During their record breaking attempt, the team will journey close to the Grand Banks of Newfoundland with freezing temperatures, ice flows and fog and will encounter strong winds and potentially mountainous seas and 30ft waves.
 

‘Apparently it takes about a week for the body and mind to become race hardened, and without doubt it will be the hardest thing that any of us will have ever done, but we fully intend to row back home, safely, successfully and in a new world record time,’
added Chris. 

In addition to taking up the challenge, the team will be rowing for four nominated charities’ the RNLI, Breakthrough Breast Cancer, Above and Beyond Bristol Special Care Baby Unit and Cornwall Air Ambulance.
 

People wishing to support the team through sponsorship and donations can do so by visiting www.row4home.com and clicking on the donations button.
 

Graham Buckley - Mercury PR
 

- 22nd April 2008

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