ABOUT
Two friends (one sailor, one novice) are sailing a tiny 5.2m (17ft) boat
unassisted across the Atlantic Ocean in aid of their favourite charities:
Macmillan Cancer Support MIND MS-UK St Helena Hospice
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Casting off in December 2021
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It's 3000-miles East to West from The Canary Islands to the Caribbean
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It will take roughly 30-35 days (weather depending).
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Waves could be up to 40ft high
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It's taken six years of planning
THE CREW
Friends for over 20 years and both retired emergency service volunteers.
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Age 37
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Marine Surveyor & Marine Electrician
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10 years of sailing experience
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Since 2014 has worked with teams and solo ocean rowers who combined have set more than 10 new world records.
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Age 33
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NHS Worker
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No sailing experience
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Has been on the Pirates of the Caribbean ride several times at Disneyland so should be a natural.
Courtney W Hollyoake
John-Kenneth D Habbershaw
OUR FUNDRAISING
Total raised for our charities (including Gift Aid) so far
The 250 Club
Lyn & Terry Hollyoake
Angie and Marcus Davey
Your Name Here
AFFILIATIONS
