AtlanticRowing2013

2 men 2 women from HM Forces are attempting to cross Atlantic in December 2013. Support us, Sponsor us and Follow us here. Views are our own.

[AtlanticRowing2013 @AtlanticForces]

At 0100 yesterday morning we lost our rudder. We have no choice but to call the support boat to see if they can help!

[AtlanticRowing2013 @AtlanticForces]

Just had a mother and baby humpback whale leap out of the water 300m in front of us #amazing 🐋🐳

[AtlanticRowing2013 @AtlanticForces]

@AtlanticForces interviews at 8.30 am

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We're gonna be live on wireless tomorrow, so tune in to bbc radio essex on 95.3 or 103.5. Or if further afield through bbc iPlayer! 📻

[AtlanticRowing2013 @AtlanticForces]

Passed half way! To celebrate we all went swimming, luckily no sharks fancied an easy lunch. 🏊

[AtlanticRowing2013 @AtlanticForces]

Spirits are high on the boat despite the tough sea conditions. It's great to get all the messages of support they really help 🚣

[AtlanticRowing2013 @AtlanticForces]

If the current doesn't pick up soon theres gonna be a Basil Fawlty moment on the ocean! http://t.co/6nhkrzwn7M

[AtlanticRowing2013 @AtlanticForces]

Happy new year. Before you head out tonight why not donate the cost of a drink to our charities. http://t.co/4CHWCxFLSW 🚣

[AtlanticRowing2013 @AtlanticForces]

Less than 2000 miles to go! Manual steering now working although it needs 2 to row and 1 to steer. Therefore only rowing for 18 hrs a day! 🚣

[AtlanticRowing2013 @AtlanticForces]

We've fashioned a manual steering system from a bra strap and a sock. Now heading south to meet the support boat!

[AtlanticRowing2013 @AtlanticForces]

We're trying to get the manual steering working. Spares are on route but could be another 2 days. Morale is low but determination is high! 🚣

[AtlanticRowing2013 @AtlanticForces]

Lost power again this morning, whilst trying to fix the problem all fuses have blown. Called the support boat for help.

[AtlanticRowing2013 @AtlanticForces]

Starting to feel tired and sore. We've seen 7 plastic bottles, 2 wooden crates, 1 jumping fish and had a close call with a tanker!

[AtlanticRowing2013 @AtlanticForces]

@Arkdatacentres Welcome to the Atlantic Forces campaign! Glad to have your support before tomorrow's big start...

[AtlanticRowing2013 @AtlanticForces]

On the board forever. #goodtimes #rememberontherow

[AtlanticRowing2013 @AtlanticForces]

Karaoke time at the Blue Marlin in Antigua... Hoping @Row2Recovery will all sing "In The Navy"

[AtlanticRowing2013 @AtlanticForces]

THE BOAT IS GOING TO BE HERE IN TWENTY MINUTES!

[University of London Air Squadron @LondonUAS]

Good luck to @AtlanticForces - an ex-ULAS member soon to row the Atlantic! ULAS completed a virtual row this summer - it's a long way!

[AtlanticRowing2013 @AtlanticForces]

Howie and Warren have completed their mammoth drive and boarded the ferry at Cadiz. Only 52 hours to go boys! #emosh

[AtlanticRowing2013 @AtlanticForces]

@azzy757 Half the team are here - the boys are driving the boat through Spain right now!