Trans-Pacific        Solo Row   Andrew Halsey from Great Britain has began his attempt to row the Pacific from San Diego to Sydney. Andrew is the first disabled rower to ever row an ocean (the Atlantic). And is now rowing toward Sydney. The Society will be tracking and mapping Andrews row. (more below...)
Many thanks from Andrew and the Ocean Rowing Society to THE WATER MAKER STORE in San Diego for all their assistance...

ANDREW IS SPONSORED BY LE SHARK CLOTHING COMPANY OUT OF LONDON, UK

MAR,04: ORS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR KENNETH F. CRUTCHLOW HAS BEEN MEETING WITH  AMERICAN DIRECTOR TOM LYNCH IN CALIFORNIA. WE HAVE REVIEWED ANDREW'S SITUATION. HE IS 996 MILES FROM FRENCH POLYNESIA AND WE ESTIMATE HIS LAST ARGOS SYSTEM HAS POWER UNTIL APRIL 15; FOOD AND SUPPLIES ARE VERY LOW. THE OCEAN ROWING SOCIETY IS TRYING TO PUT TOGETHER A RESUPPLY. LE SHARK CLOTHIER IN LONDON HAS COMMITED 5000 POUNDS TOWARD THIS EFFORT, A FURTHER 10,000 POUNDS IS NEEDED TO AFFECT THE RESUPPLY.BELOW ARE THE LATEST MAPS OF ANDREW'S PROGRESS; HE'S FINALLY MAKING SOME STEADY PROGRESS IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION.

Press stories          Read the exciting story of Andrews departure from San Diego on MSNBC        an excellent article from the BBC online...        read the exciting chapter from Steve Boga and Kenneth Crutchlow's book  "the Ocean Rowers" on Andrew's historic Atlantic row

Andrew Halsey's Photo Gallery

New!!!-----ANDREW'S WEATHER LINKS

The National Society for Epilepsy wishes Andrew Halsey the very best of
luck in his attempt to row the Pacific. He is demonstrating the fact
that epilepsy doesn't have to stop you doing anything that you set your
mind to.
The NSE exists to support people with epilepsy in taking charge of their
own lives and we are always delighted to see people with epilepsy
challenge the misunderstanding that surrounds the condition.
The NSE operates a national epilepsy information and support helpline on
01494 601400
Media enquiries re the NSE and epilepsy, contact Margaret Thomas on
01494 601401