NHS Charities Together
Rowing in support of our amazing NHS during this extraordinarily challenging time.
Sport In Mind
Rowing in support of this incredible mental health charity which is very close to Gus’ heart.
"To improve the lives of people experiencing mental health problems through sport and physical activity"
THE TRACKER
Meet The Team
Gus Barton
Endurance Athlete | Personal Trainer | Former Pro Rugby Player | Ocean Rower
• Successfully rowed 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean in 2015 setting the race record
• Completed an Ironman in 2016
• Ran 5 marathons and 2 ultra-marathons
• Completed a non-stop 100 mile running race across the South Downs Way in 2019
• Occupation: Personal Trainer, working with a range of professional athletes and specialising in ocean rowing. Has coached over 30 teams for successful ocean crossings resulting in 5 world records
Duncan Roy
Endurance Athlete | Ocean Rowing Coach | Former Royal Engineer | Yorkshireman
• Double Guinness World Record Holder
• Successfully rowed across the Atlantic Ocean twice:
- 3,800 miles from Portugal to French Guiana in 2017
- 3,000 miles from the Canaries to the Caribbean in 2018
• Holds 2 x Concept2 World Records and 3 x Concept2 British Records
• Rowed 27 marathons on a Concept2 indoor rowing machine
• Qualified RYA Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster Offshore
• Occupation: Ocean Rowing Coach. Successfully coached the top 3 teams in the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge 2019
Our Values
• Preparation
• Consistency
• Adapting to change
• Resilience
THE CHALLENGE
• To row 2,000 miles unsupported around British mainland aiming to break the world record which currently stands at 41 days 4 hours and 38 minutes
• To demonstrate the practical application of our values
• Rowing around Great Britain is considered to be more challenging than rowing across the Atlantic Ocean
• During this expedition we can expect;
- Extreme weather, some of the world’s strongest tides, rip tides, storms, navigating through busy shipping lanes and rocky coastlines, sleep deprivation, isolation, blisters, salt sores and muscle depletion
• We will be consuming 6,000 calories per day from ration packs hydrated from water we desalinate onboard
OUR LEAD SPONSORS
Established in 1890 and comprising of four companies built up over five generations The O'Dell Group has had over ninety properties, one wharf and a business village in the portfolio to date. With investment all over the south of England we specialise in commercial and residential property as well as possess diverse investments in hardware retail and creative industries across the UK.
Kajima has three principal operating businesses in the UK. Kajima Properties is a property developer and investor with a number of properties in Central and Greater London, including the iconic Stockley Park development. Kajima Partnerships is a leading PFI/PPP provider specialising in health, education and civic buildings. Kajima Community promotes and manages the community use of schools and other public facilities. Together we provide creative building solutions to both the public and private sectors.
Rannoch Adventure evolved organically from founder Charlie Pitcher's passion for sea-going adventure and the desire to excel in all aspects of ocean rowing. The sport has become hugely popular in recent years and continues to grow with events taking place worldwide.
Rannoch Adventure is based in Burnham on Crouch which is near international air and shipping ports. We pride ourselves on being the only rowing business out there that is run by rowers and short-handed sailors and put our entire focus on rowing. We have access to the water 24/7 for training and within very close proximity to RYA recognized sailing schools for training courses. We are also incredibly proud that almost all of the trade that is involved with the construction of Rannoch boats is local to Burnham itself.
Marcus, Susanne, Charlotte and Ben make up the incredible Team Beale. Marcus AKA White Rows won the solo category in the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge 2019 after a gruelling and awe inspiring performance out on the Atlantic Ocean.
OUR Corporate Sponsors
OUR Kit and Equipment Sponsors
OUR SUPPORTERS
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