TWO rowers from the North-East who were attempting to break the record for crossing the Atlantic have had to postpone the start of their journey because of bad weather.
George Rock and Nigel Morris, of Ingleby Barwick, Teesside, were to join Mark Stubbs, from Poole, Dorset, and Robert Manslow, from Monmouth, Wales, in an attempt to complete the 3,000-mile trip from Newfoundland, Canada, to Falmouth, Cornwall, in 32 days.
They were due to set out at the weekend in a 30ft boat named Atlantic Spirit.
However, strong south-westerly winds followed by gales and heavy seas yesterday made it impossible for them to begin their attempt.
They now look likely to begin their journey on Thursday, when the weather conditions are forecast to be more favourable with lighter winds.
To break the previous record of 35 days they will have to travel between 80 and 100 miles a day.
Anyone wanting to follow the attempt can do so by logging on to www.oceanrow.com and www.bbc.co.uk/oceanrow
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article