It's over! All home safe and sound...

31st MAY 2010

So!  The rowers could not cross The Channel due to really foul weather and the following time constraints.  The cutters were taken across on one of the cross Channel ferries, as were the rowers on board coaches.  The weather was that bad that the row had to commence again from La Havre on the tidal section of the River Seine. 

The following two and a half days along the river section were hectic for the rowers, and if you look at the officialo website, you'll see how the rest of the story unfolded.

For our part as land support, it went well.  We were ahead of the game all of the time and had the welcoming party ready and waiting at the Marina L'Arsenal in Paris as the crews came home.  After they helped getting their boats out of the water and loaded onto the trailers, the rowers were treated to some bubbly stuff and some well earned beers!  The evening reception was also sorted before the rowers and their families arrived at the hotel in Paris.  All in all, a good performance all round!!

In 2012, we are hoping to hold an even bigger Challenge.  This time for around six crews of twelve, so if you know of anyone brave enough to enter, send them our way!

Until next time - bon voyage!

Roger G