Annie and Mel will be launching their boat from La Gomera in the Canary Islands and setting their sights on English Harbour, Antigua, 3,000 miles away across the Atlantic ocean. Braving harsh weather, constant physical and mental stress and no Christmas. 33 other crews will be competing in the race but Annie and Mel are the only female pair, they hope to complete the crossing in record time. Only 49 women have ever rowed an ocean, and only 6 female pairs.

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Annie, Mel and the boat
They’ve done it! A week ago, Mel and Annie completed their row across the Atlantic and, after some much deserved relaxation and celebration, they sent us their final blog. Monday 29th March – Hello from ANTIGUA! As I’m sure you’re all aware we came in last Monday to an absolutely fantastic reception. After so long at sea [...]
Editor’s note. This is possibly the last on-board blog from the girls. They are that close to the end. Mel mentions that they are going to be going for it in the next few days, chasing down the boys ahead and keeping in front of the boys they’ve overtaken. There will be a big update once [...]
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