SEASPORTS BACKING RECORD QUEST

SEASPORTS BACKING RECORD QUEST

We are very excited to have the chance to sponsor another local Ocean Rowing team, as two local ladies embark on their journey towards a world record quest this year.

Rosie and Charlie, known as Emergensea Girls, will attempt the fastest row across the Atlantic by a female pairing at the 2020 Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge starting in December. The current record stands at 50 days for the 3000 mile test of endurance.

The energetic pair, who are studying a Masters in Extreme Medicine, have an appetite for overcoming adversity. Charlie, 30, has undergone a tumultuous few years with her health, having half a bowel removed and requiring major pelvic surgery; whilst 28-year-old Rosie is an endurance sport addict and has completed multiple marathons and long-distance triathlons. Both are less experienced rowers, let alone Atlantic rowing!

As you all already know we train thousands of people in all aspects of water sports every year from beginners to professional and we are lucky enough to meet and train many inspiring people from all corners of the globe through our Ocean Rowing training programme.

We have been really inspired by the spirit, determination and ambition of Rosie and Charlie and we are looking forward to supporting them in their long journey to get to the start line.

Charlie said: “Most teams start training a year and a half ahead of the challenge, building both their strength and endurance. The operation has been a bit of a set back and recovery is slow. From March we are training in earnest and playing catch up with the rest.

That’s why the support and guidance from experts like SeaSports is so important to us. We have set ourselves a huge challenge and we need the best team behind us. We are so grateful to Sue, Tim and Sam at Seasports for choosing us to support and we aim to be on the start line in December in the best place we can, physically and mentally.”

Rosie said: “There are so many inspiring stories about women achieving incredible sporting feats.

We’re completely awed by long distance swimmer Sara Thomas who swam the channel four times back-to-back last year, and Jasmine Paris, who broke the record for the 268-mile Montane Spine Race along the Pennine Way in January while still expressing milk to feed her daughter.”

Emergensea Girls are raising funds for Devon Air Ambulance. Donate and find out more at https://www.emergenseagirls.com/