The Challenge

To be the first two man team in history to row unsupported 2,100 nautical miles across the North Atlantic Ocean from St. Johns Canada to Falmouth England with the aim of setting a NEW world record.

The Crew

The crew comprises of Kevan Jefferson and Martin Gilbey, a father and son-in-law team; both born and live in Middlesbrough. Caught up in the challenge we are longing to push our mental and physical limits to the extreme in a once in a lifetime world record breaking attempt.

Kevan JEFFERSON

Martin GILBEY

Age: 45 years, born in 1962

Birthplace: Middlesbrough, North East of England

Schools:
Langbaurgh Comprehensive School

Kevan has been the director of Midas Cladding Services Limited, a construction firm in Middlesbrough, for 14 years.

 He is Married to Patty and father to Tony and Claire.

Kev enjoys cycling, snooker, skiing and living life to the full.

 Inspiration for the row has come from his cousins George Rock and Nigel Morris as well as his friends Steve Dawson and Rob Munslow, - all experienced ocean rowers who have been fundamental in our preparation thus far.
 

Age: 26 years, born in 1982

Birthplace: Middlesbrough, North East of England

Schools:
●  Acklam Grange Senior School
●  Teesside Tertiary College: Sport Science
● University of Teesside: Undergraduate Degree in        Criminology with Law
● University of Teesside: Postgraduate Degree in Business Administration (MBA)

Martin is the General Manager of Midas Cladding Services Limited and married to Claire. He enjoys anything sport orientated and lives life to the moto ‘work hard, play hard’.

Like Kevan Martin has been inspired by the crew of Vivaldi Atlantic 4 and is now looking forward to the adventure of a lifetime.