Ebb and Flow - Congratulations

Published 09:53 on 9 Feb 2025

The World's Toughest Row - Atlantic 2024 A busy Clubroom on Saturday lunchtime the 8th February watched live on You Tube the arrival of Ebb and Flow. Sally Percival Foy, Julie Eddicott and Ed Dewar finally made land in English Harbour at the finishing line in Antigua on Saturday at 1.45pm our time. The jubilant trio had travelled 3,000 miles across the Atlantic in their rowing boat "Ebb & Flow" after leaving La Gomera, in the Canary Islands on December 11th. There were many problems on the way which tested them to the hilt, but they dealt with what was thrown at them and rowed on even though they had to manually steer most of the way, as their autohelm failed to work, due to a faulty solar panel which did not give sufficient battery power. It took them 59 days to complete the course. There were blistered hands, sore bums and general fatigue, as well as running out of gas, so all food was eaten cold. However, they laughed a lot and used their tambourines to raise their spirits. Lots of wildlife including friendly whales, flying fish and birds. The team will be coming to the Club to give a full account of their amazing journey on the last Winter Talk in March.

Last updated 17:49 on 12 February 2025