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2008

Congratulations to oceanrower Jaap Koomen (Vopak Victory, 2005) and his lovely wife Debra
on arrival of their baby-son Douwe Ulven !!! >>>

Three cheers for Tom and John!!!

Film Row Hard No Excuses (produced by Bill Wolbach and Luke Wolbach, A Lantern Films production)
received the following review in Variety, the most-read US magazine about the international film scene >>>

Friday , March 7th 2008
watch on ITV 4 at 9pm a documentary of the row of Ben Gaffney and Orlando Rogers - "Go Commando!"

On Feb 19 2008, that would be Peter Bird's 61st Birthday, there was a Memorial Service held in Kilkee, Ireland in the memory of all ocean rowers lost at sea.

Speech of Tom Byrne, President of the Kilkee Civic Trust >>>

Congratulations to Rachel Flanders
who on February 14th 2008 successfully completed row of the Atlantic E-W
in Ocean Four "Silver Cloud"
and became the youngest person (17) to have ever rowed across an ocean !!!

Statement of the ORS Int. re the time of ORCA's arrival >>>

On Jan 23 team Oyster Shack rowed 102 (statute) miles in 24 hours
Since the first 'Woodvale Four ' in 2004 this is the first time that this class boat has done
more than 100 statute miles in 24 hours.

2007

Letter from Kenneth F.Crutchlow, Executive Director of the Ocean Rowing Society,
to Captains of La Mondiale, Oyster Shack and ORCA >>>

''Best of ExplorersWeb 2007 Awards''
Congratulations to Jason Lewis (world circumnavigation) on being named as one of 8 expeditions who have contributed in an extraordinary way to the Spirit of Adventure in 2007 >>>

Adrian Bell, land Team Hesco, has pleasure to inform theOcean Rowing community that Mark Waterson, or rather Captain Mark Thomas Waterson RE – skipper of the Team Hesco boat – received an MBE in the New Year’s Honours list. The award is for his contribution to the Team Hesco Atlantic Challenge, which saw the team carry off two Guinness World Records and raise more than £250,000 for the Meningitis Trust. Naturally we’re delighted that the challenge has been recognised in this fashion – totally unexpected, it’s an excellent conclusion to a memorable undertaking and a massive recognition for the effort and commitment shown by all those in the team.

	In the Ocean Rowing section stand 1P 50 : The legendary James Caird of Sir Ernest Shackleton, presented by his granddaughter, the Hon. Alexandra Shackleton, President of the James Caird Society; 6 historic oceanrowing boats from the ORS Int. collection 1 Woodvale (formerly Challenge) class boat Spirit of EDF Energy - the ocean rowboat that Cracknell and Fogle rowed the Atlantic in; Peter Bray new ocean rowing boat. The latest mould for an ORS Int. class ocean rowboat designed by Phil Morrison, built by Rossiter Yachts Christchurch.
1st - 9th DECEMBER 2007

Bid to find sister of oceanrower Andrew Wilson, who was lost at sea 27 years ago >>>

''Some of you will know by now that David Martin and Neil Wightwick (Ocean Rowers – Atlantic4 2005) and their girlfriends were in a serious car accident in Africa shortly after competing in an ultra-marathon last month'' ... >>> Letter from George Simpson

Congratulations to Atlantic Solo Oceanrower Chris Martin on being named sports personality of the year >>>

Congratulations to French oceanrower and yachtswoman Maud Fontenoy
on receiving from President Nicolas Sarkozy France’s highest award, the Légion d’Honneur,
in recognition of exploits that included a solo circumnavigation of the Antarctic.

Meeting of two teams of La Mondiale / Ocean Row Events Challenger in Paris >>>

At the annual Dijon International Festival of Adventure Film, this year 'Trophée Peter Bird - SPB 2007' was awarded
to the late Jean-Christophe Lafaille, one of the most gifted mountaineers of his generation >>>

Saturday morning, October 6th 2007
After 13 years spent circumnavigating the globe under his own power,
British adventurer Jason Lewis
pedalled his custom-built boat up the River Thames to Greenwich on, to end at the Meridian Line where he first began his adventure.
On the grounds of Royal Observatory he received hearty welcome from more than a hundred of well wishers and press.
More info >>>

Ocean rowers Fraser Dodds and John Peck (Atlantic E-W 2004) have completed
their expedition to the mountains of Kyrgyzstan (September 2007) >>>

Ocean rowers Ben Fogle and James Cracknell are thinking about inviting
U.S. actor Leonardo DiCaprio
to join them on a 426-mile journey to the South Pole. >>>


	On Friday, September 28th 2007 a new edition of Guinness World Records 2008 book was released. Under the heading of Epic Endeavours there are two pages (95 and 95) dedicated to ocean rowing records. Click here for details >>>


September 08, 2007 Lviv, Ukraine


	Complimentary Tickets for the Boat Show for oceanrowers and oceanrowers to be.
	Two ocean rowboats are exhibited at the Boat Show: 1. Puffin; 2. New Ors Int. ocean rowboat designed by Philip Morrison, built by Rossiter Yachts
14 - 23 September 2007		Location: Hydropool Berth 362C

ORS (Int) in conjunction with Rossiter Yachts announces the completion of its latest version of
'ORS Int. ocean rowboat'.
This Phil Morrison designed boat has had a mould taken from it so that more can be built.
The ocean rowboat is on display and available for inspection at the Southampton Boat Show from September 14th till 23rd.
Orders can be taken there or call 0208 830 5447

See details of:
the scheduled ORS Int. seminar at the Boat Show
on September 14th 2007 >>>

ORS Int. lunch and tickets for the Boat Show for oceanrowers and oceanrowers to be;
new edition of Guinness Book of World Records presentation;
the designer of Puffin, etc.

Follow oceanrower Theodore Rezvoy in his new adventure:
off-road expedition across Ukraine, Russia, Kazakhstan and Mongolia -
Odessa - Ulan-Bator - Odessa >>>

Congratulations to Tom Lynch,
the American Director of ORS and the founder of this website,
on his 50th anniversary !!!

Click on the image to see one of the first pages of this website, dated October 1997; click on dots to see more of Tom ● ● ● ●

Oceanrowers Chris Martin, Simon Chalk and George Simpson attempted
to race around the UK in a Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB)
The crew set out on the 4th August, but due to technical problem returned to land several hours later >>>

	1.000.000 ocean rowing miles

		London, July 27 2007. In 1983, Ocean Rowing Society founder Kenneth Crutchlow enrolled in the Pan Am frequent flyer programme (that later became United Airlines frequent flyer programme). Today, after visiting Katadyn, manufacturers of watermakers in Switzerland, during the flight from Zurich to London on Swiss International, Kenneth passed the 1 million flying miles, most of them related to meeting, seeing off or supplying Ocean Rowers on all continents (except Antarctica) and numerous islands.
	Congratulations !


Condolences to the family and friends of Nathan Woodcock from St Mary's, Isles of Scilly, who died suddenly after a weekly rowing race in the Scilly Isles on Friday, July 13 2007 A 23-year-old gig rower, father-of-one was one of four islanders due to enter the 2008 transatlantic rowing race from New York to the Bishop Rock Lighthouse next year.	Nathan Woodcock	GIG ROWER, 23, DIES IN RACE Islander, 23, dies after gig race

	1984 - 2007

Graham WALTERS
the only oceanrower who rowed the Atlantic East - West Four Times
(twice - in double and twice - solo)

INVITES
oceanrowers and friends of oceanrowing

Come to celebrate Graham's 60th Birthday and success of his Puffin Atlantic Row
Saturday, July 14th 2007, from 8pm till 12pm
Stoney Cove Diving Center ● Sapcote Road ● Stoney Stanton ● Leicester
Accommodations available on request - call Graham on 0738194704

All interested parties are welcome

Roz SAVAGE
July 10, 2007 12pm PDT
Ceremonial launch of the Brocade , followed by Roz's row under the Golden Gate Bridge
Presidio Yacht Club
Located in Sausalito's Horseshoe Cove
Fort Baker, CA. USA

Ted Martin of "Photo Fantasy ANTIGUA"
has released photos of ocean rowers who arrived to Antigua over the recent years.
See 250 thumbnails out of 2000 fantastic quality photos from his collection >>>
To order any of them please contact ORS Int .

Jonathan Cornelius, Director, ABSAR (Antigua and Barbuda Search and Rescue) with John Cooper, N-IA-C
"So That Others May Live" >>>

Move Ahead, boat of Colin Briggs and Bobby Prentice has been found at Abrahams Bay, Mayaguana, Bahamas
click here for details >>>


The Corinthian Yacht Club Speaker Series
		Erden Eruc:
		Human-Powered Solo Circumnavigation/ Six Summits Pedal, Walk, Climb, Row
May 31, 2007

Third Black-Tie Dinner of Oceanrowers held at 18:30 on Saturday, May 19th 2007 at The Cavalry and Guards Club situated at the Hyde Park end of Piccadilly (127 Piccadilly)
ALL ocean rowers, families, friends and future ocean rowers are invited to attend !
	Click here for details >>>

Congratulations to oceanrowers Jan Meek and Dan Byles
('Mother & Son' team CARPE DIEM, Atlantic E-W 1997)
on completing the (skiing) Race to the Magnetic North Pole
''Carpe Diem arrived at the finish on May 3rd 2007 at 21.25 local time in very good order with smiles all over their faces. Another Polar first with Jan Meek, at a youthful 62, becoming the oldest woman to walk to a Pole'' >>>

OCEANROWERS IN OTHER ADVENTURES

Follow Erden Eruç on his circumnavigation route -
cycling from Seattle to San Francisco (starting on May 3rd 2007)
and rowing the Pacific from San Francisco to Australia (starting on June 2nd 2007)
LEFT SEATTLE AT 16:45GMT (09:45 local time) MAY 3RD 2007.
ARRIVED IN SAN FRANCISCO ON MAY 16TH >>> see details

Article about Kenneth Kerr, written on March 27 2005 >>> posted on 27.04.07

Paris, April 29th 2007

The crew of La Mondiale came together in the same cafe in Paris, where they have been meeting every Tuesday for the last 15 years.
The crew celebrated the anniversary of their arrival in Martinique APRIL 29 1992, exactly 15 years ago.

Congratulations to the record holders of the fastest row across the Atlantic on the 15th anniversary of setting the record -
the blue riband event of ocean rowing!

There have been several attempts over recent years to break the record, but so far the record stands.



	April 6th, 2007, at 15:30BST former Royal Marine oceanrower Dom Mee was commenting live on BBC (30 minute program) re release of the Royal Marines and Navy hostages. Click here to read details of the press-conference >>>

Report of Andrea Pálos and Gábor Rakonczai (2006 - 2007) >>>

The 2007 Sheffield Adventure Film Forum, 23-25 March 2007, The Showroom Cinema, Sheffield

Virgin Row

The 71 minute feature film of Oliver Hicks' solo row across the North Atlantic W-E in 2005

Showing as part of the Films For Water Lovers Compilation -
10:45 Saturday 24th & 13:00 Sunday 25th

The First French woman ocean rower Peggy Bouchet in her new adventure >>>

'Memory of Zayed' donated to Abu Dhabi's planned Maritime Museum >>>

	Maud Fontenoy who has rowed the Atlantic and Mid Pacific solo, set off to sail solo Round Antarctica onboard L’Oreal Paris. On October 15th 2006 at 11:33:36GMT Maud crossed the start line off Reunion Island for her attempt to sail against the prevailing winds and currents around Cape Hope, Cape Horn, the Southern Ocean, the Roaring Forties, the howling Fifties…. This is the first time this route has been attempted.
	On March 14th 2007 at 11:21GMT after 150 days 23 hours 48 minutes at sea Maud completed her epic sail around Antarctica - 21.300 nautical miles (24.500 miles) (39.000 km)
	Read an official statement of World Sailing Speed Record Council Positions >>> Press >>> Photos >>>

'Memory of Zayed' of Stu Turnbull and Ed Baylis is the second British ocean rowboat that has been shipped by air.
See photos from Antigua >>>

FYI - The first ever ocean rowboat that was shipped by air was 'Captaine Cook' of Gerard d'Aboville (France - NY, USA and then to Cape Cod by land, 1980);
the second - 'Sector' of Gerard d'Aboville ( from France to Japan and from Seattle to Paris, 1991);
the third - 'American Pearl' of Tori Murden (USA - Germany and then by land and sea to Tenerife. 1999).
'Transventure' of team Betfair - Mike Noel-Smith and Rob Abernethy, - was the fourth and the 1st British boat shipped by air (Heathrow, London to Perth, Australia in March 2003)

Best of ExplorersWeb 2006 Awards: The longest row - Alex Bellini, Atlantic Ocean crossing >>>

Antigua, February 24th 2007
British and Dutch oceanrowing teams met Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda the Hon. Baldwin Spencer >>>

New classification of ocean rowing routes in the Atlantic East - West >>>

Ocean Rowing Society International in cooperation with
Sport Medicine De Paris
is pleased to announce its latest acquisition -
the fastest ever ocean rowboat to cross an Ocean -
La Mondiale !

In recognition of the 15th anniversary of the epic crossing of the Atlantic by La Mondiale "Ocean Rowing Events” are pleased to announce the charter of La Mondiale from the Ocean Rowing Society International.
The express purpose of this charter is ...
>>> click here for details

	Sunday, January 21st 9pm Tuesday, January 23rd 7pm Row Hard No Excuses John Zeigler and Tom Mailhot (2001 Ward Evans Atlantic Rowing Race) in World Premiere (2007, 83 minutes, USA/Spain) Written/Directed by Luke Wolbach, Lantern Films
January 18 - 27 Park City, Utah, USA	Two middle-aged American men set out to win the “world’s toughest race”— three thousand miles across the Atlantic in a rowboat— is it a noble quest or an ill-fated nightmare?

Jan 16 2007, Tenerife.
Meeting of Capitan Antonio M. Padron and Kenneth F.Crutchlow (ORS Int.) regarding departure of ocean rowboats
from areas of Tenerife Authorities' jurisdiction - Tenerife, La Gomera, La Palma and El Hierro >>>


	TORONTO. January 13 - January 21 2007
	**Glenn Edwards (Canada) & John Williams (GB)** who intend to row the Indian Ocean from Carnarvon, WA to Mauritius in March 2007 will display their boat formally known as ‘Atlantic Warrior' (will be renamed after title sponsor is found)

	Britain’s Sailing Heroine, *Dee Caffari* featured speaker on January 20th
	For more information on attendees click here >>> Press: read "Rowers with a cause"

Sunday, January 14^th at 12.30GMT in the Media Center of the London Boat Show there was a press conference organized by the Ocean Rowing Society International Click here for details >>>


Dramatic footage from Dom Mee's attempt to kite surf the North Atlantic >>>