Still keeping up the high level of interest! Don't get left behind...

After another few days of frantic activity online, I am pleased to say that we are still getting around four requests for information every day!  At least half are from women.  This is reinforcing my plan to have two female teams to compete against each other.

At first when people applied for information, I simply provided an email explaining what we are doing and how to get involved.  Now however, with every email of information I send out, I am also sending an Application Form for the One Way and Two Way trips.  Hopefully, this will get things moving as we need deposits coming in to get boats built.  Time is running out as the first actual payment (after deposits) is due to be in with us by the end of June 2011.  At that stage, we will decide if the event goes ahead or not.  Don't let it slip by guys!  There will never be another chance to be the first to take part in the return London to London via Paris Rowing Challenge.

My other plan to have different categories is also being reinforced by people saying they would like to be 'Challengers' as opposed to 'Competitors'.  Remember that you don't have to enter this with a team of racing snakes, going all out to set the fastest time.  You are welcome to come along and complete the course - for personal achievement, or to raise money for charity.

As time gets nearer to the Challenge, it is important to realise that expressing an interest is one thing, but getting your money in and ensuring your place in a boat is THE only thing that counts.  We've all talked about getting involved in something that challenges us before, and regretted the lost chance when we didn't commit to our dream.  The only way to make this happen for you is to make that decision a reality.

Shortly, we will be announcing an open day meeting for everyone that wants to get involved to come along and meet your potential team mates.  This meeting will be held in the Surrey area at a location to be decided.  We will have a Cornish Gig there for you to look over and will tell you all a little more of what is required to get yourselves ready for this mammoth Challenge.

Remember.  We supply the boat and Safety Boats.  You provide the will power and personnel to carry out the task.  Without you being there, it doesn't fly!!