THE crew behind the North Atlantic rowing attempt got under way again after narrowly avoiding being hit by a hurricane.

Nigel Morris and George Rock, of Ingleby Barwick, along with fellow crew members Steve Dawson and Rob Munslow, are in high spirits on their 2,100 mile journey from Canada to England.

Here is their latest report:

"After an anxious wait yesterday to see exactly how close and ferocious our storm might be, the relief of getting under way again was a major boost.

Although conditions were far from good, any miles made last night were a bonus for us.

We were promised a confused sea and that is just what we got.

Whacked by waves from every angle, bad enough in daylight but at night a real test. I wonder if the sea may be a bit confused at why four blokes in a rowing boat are out here.

Spirits remain high and George has decided to release a cookery book on his return, starting with Rockys Porridge. You'll have to ask him about that one yourselves." Till tomorrow.

Yours aye. The Crew.

* Keep up to date with the crew's progress with regular reports in The Northern Echo.