NEW! This year, the Ocean Rowing Society are giving entrants the opportunity to race other teams around the coast of England, Scotland and Wales in a race that is an estimated 2010 miles long.
In 2005 4 men broke a Guiness World Record when they finished the same route in a startling 26 days 21 hours and 14 minutes. The team that broke it was put together on behalf of the British Army. Now however, if any team beats the army’s record in the 2010 race, they are being offered £30,000 for the new record along with a further £30,000 for finishing first.
The race organisers continue to process applications and give useful advise on experience required and what kind of equipment you are expected to need.
The race will support the Help for Hero’s charity that provides after care for injured services personnel.
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