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Atlantic Challenge Rowing Boat Launch

Posted: Sunday, 12 April, 2015

We are delighted to be hosting a charity event on Saturday 2nd May in support of member, Dan Parsons and his teammate Olly Clark. Dan has temporarily switched sails for oars, and he and Olly will be launching their ocean rowing boat from the club to celebrate entering a 3,000-mile trans Atlantic rowing race - whilst aiming to raise a target of £250,000 for Prostate Cancer UK and ABF, The Soldiers’ Charity. The boys’ website is www.atlantic-row.com, and can give you a lot more information about their challenge.

It promises to be a fun filled afternoon, starting at 14.30, with much to do for the whole family;

• Circus skills workshops (for children and adults) at 14.30-15.30 and 16.00-17.00pm.


• An opportunity to experience ocean rowing first hand


• Rowing challenge – how fast are you?


• Childrens activities


• Tug of war


• BBQ


• Live Music from 19.30 – by James Kirby, who has taken a break from his European tour to support the boys.

Dan has been an active member for many years representing WYC and competitions nationally and internationally. We are pleased to help him and his team, and would be thrilled if our members were behind this almighty challenge. We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible.