The workshop is currently closed until 3rd January 2012.  We would like to say Happy Christmas and a great New Year to everyone.   Also we would like to wish John Beeden, Tommy Tippetts and Andrew Brown every bit of success in their ocean crossings this winter.

JOHN & 'SOCKS' ARE UNDERWAY

John and 'Socks' are now at sea. John is rowing the Mid Atlantic from Gran Canaria to Barbados - you can follow his progress and blogs here:  www.soloatlanticrow.com

JOHN BEEDEN'S BOAT COMPLETED

John's boat 'Socks' has now been completed and ready for delivery to Gran Canaria.

                                                                                                                            'Socks' wrapped up ready for her overland trip.

SARAH OUTEN'S BOAT IS COMPLETED

Sarah's boat 'Gulliver' is now complete and is eagerly awaiting to meet Sarah once she reaches Japan.  Sarah will be rowing across the Pacific and the North Atlantic over the next couple of years and is currently cycling to Japan on her epic global adventure London 2 London via the world! For more information go to: www.sarahouten.com

PETE RETIRES AND PASSES THE BATTON TO ROBERT

After many years of working with us wiring the boats, Pete has now retired.  We are very sad to see him go, but very happy to have Robert on our team.  Robert has plenty of experience under his belt having spent nearly 15 years as an electrician.  Robert is also a former ocean rower having rowed across the Atlantic in 'All Relative' with his brother and two cousins in the Woodvale race 2005/06.  Welcome on board Robert!

CHARLIE & 'BLOSSOM' GET ON THE WATER

The smile says it all....

CHARLIE MARTELL'S BOAT COMPLETED

Today, on a very cold Sunday 6th March 2011, Charlie came to collect his new boat.  In 2012 Charlie will be rowing across the Pacific.  Hopefully when he takes the boat for sea trials the weather will have warmed up a bit!!!  Please see www.pacific2012.com for more information.

UPDATE ON THE TRIMARAN

On the 2nd of September 2010 Phil went over to Itchenor Sailing Club to attempt to get the boat to fly on it's foils with owner Jeremy Pudney.  Saling in little wind, the boat was showing all the right signs to be able to hydro foil - it was close but no cigar - better luck next time when there is more wind!

BRUCE BROWN & 'HONU'

Bruce Brown of California, USA is the proud new owner of 'Serendipity' Sarah Outen's previous boat.  The boat has been refurbished, rewired and brought back to a new condition along with a new name, 'Honu'.   Bruce plans to keep 'Honu' and do several adventures, including an unsupported trip from San Diego to Hawaii in 2011.  We wish Bruce and 'Honu' every bit of luck and success!  see www.honurow.com for more information.

                                                               'Serendipity' arrives.                                                                                            'Honu' leaves.

Emily, Phil, Pete & Jamie with Honu just before she gets taken to be shipped out to Bruce.

MATTHEW MACKANESS & CHARLIE MARLOW ARRIVE IN ANTIGUA 

Matthew and Charlie have completed the Woodvale Challenge Atlantic Ocean Rowing Race 2010.  The guys arrived on 13th March 2010 at 17.21 GMT having rowed their boat 'Roberto Coin' for 68 days, 23 hours and 51 minutes to cross the finish line.  Matthew and Charlie finished 5th overall and 3rd in the pairs class.  A massive well done to them!!!

CHARLIE PITCHER WINS THE WOODVALE CHALLENGE ATLANTIC OCEAN ROWING RACE 2010

Charlie has made history in his little solo rowing boat 'JJ' by winning the race overall as a solo competitor beating all the pairs and fours boats.   Charlie landed in Antigua on 25th February 2010 at 20:17 GMT after being at sea for 52 days, 6 hours and 47 minutes.  A huge congratulations to Charlie!!!!   

SOUTHAMPTON BOAT SHOW

Jamie and I went to the Southampton Boat Show and met up with Sarah, it was the first time we had seen her since she returned to the UK after crossing the Indian Ocean.  'Serendipity' her boat was proudly on display getting much attention by everyone!

SARAH & DIPPERS ARRIVE IN MAURITIUS!!!!

After 125 days at sea, on the 3rd August 2009, Sarah landed in Mahebourg Bay, Mauritius at 14:29 GMT.  Sarah has now become the Youngest Female Ocean Rower to row any ocean Solo, the First Woman and the Youngest Person to row the Indian Ocean Solo!  A massive congratulations Sarah!

DAVE CLARKE ARRIVES IN BARBADOS

Dave landed in Port St Charles in Barbados on the 2nd April 2008 at  22.20 GMT after being at sea in 'Postive Outcomes' for 81 days.  Dave has become the first Englishman to both row and sail solo across the Atlantic. 

NIALL MACCANN AND JAMES BURGE ARRIVE IN ANTIGUA

Niall and James completed the Altantic Rowing Race from San Sebastian de la Gomera, Canary Islands, Spain to English Harbour, Antigua.  They arrived on the 5th February 2008, 14.05 GMT, after being at sea in 'Komale' for 63 days, 2 hours and 5 minutes.