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In our last update we were hoping that there might

In our last update we were hoping that there might be a nice weather window opening up on the 27th December.
We're writing this from our apartment in Portugal so you can guess how that turned out!
It does look however that things might be shaping up nicely in 5 days or so in the new year 🤞🤞
So we'll just have to endure a few more Pastel de natas before we push off!
Watch this space 👀
#waitingforthewindtochange

Why are we still sat in Portugal ❓🇵🇹 How

Why are we still sat in Portugal ❓🇵🇹
How do we know the right time to leave ❓
Ocean rowing boats are useless at going against the wind, so we need a few days of Northerly winds to help us get away from the coast of Portugal and on our way down to the Canary Islands.
Luckily we have the help of @simon_rowell_weather
who is our weather router for the crossing. Not only will Simon help us determine the perfect time to leave, he will also provide regular weather updates and route guidance for the whole crossing 🚣‍♂️🌊
Simon is a weather wizard 🧙‍♂️ with years of experience under his belt and we are really grateful to have him on our team.
In terms of departure date there is hope that a window of good weather might be opening on the 27th December 🤞🌅. Watch this space!
#oceanrowing
#oceanweather
#waiting
#ourbluelight
#surfersagainstsewage

Big shout out to @aldersportswear for providing ou

Big shout out to @aldersportswear for providing our dry bags for the crossing 🙏🙏
These dry bags are exceptionally high quality and we can rest assured that our kit is going to be safe and dry inside! 🌊💧
https://www.aldersportswear.com/
#passionforwaves #aldersportswear #oceanrowing #oneoceanalltheway #ourbluelight #surfersagainstsewage

WAITING FOR THE WIND 🕰️💨💨 Today marks

WAITING FOR THE WIND 🕰️💨💨
Today marks a week since our arrival in Portugal 🇵🇹
If everything had gone perfectly to plan then we would have already been at sea for around 3 days, cruising towards the Canary Islands 🏝️
But if we've learnt anything in the last two years it's that things rarely go to plan in Ocean Rowing and sometimes you've just go to go with the flow 🧘‍♂️
The week ahead doesn't look too favourable either so it looks like it'll be tapas for Christmas 🎄
There are worse places to be stuck for a while though and we will use the time to get well rested and enjoy the everyday luxuries that'll soon be a distance memory!
#oceanrowing #ourbluelight #surfersagainstsewage #bidingmytime #ourtimewillcome #tapasforchristmas

Behind the scenes of our ocean row there are dozen

Behind the scenes of our ocean row there are dozens of supportive family, friends and sponsors without whom, we would never have made it to the start line.
Here are a couple of them that deserve a special mention. Tom's dad Mike, and father in law to be, Mark are our very own logistics team! 🚐🛣️
As we write this they are making their way up through Portugal and Spain to get our vehicle and trailer back to the the UK 🇵🇹🇪🇸🇬🇧🚢. The extra stress and hassle of numerous COVID tests, locater forms and the real risk of being stranded abroad for Christmas has turned it into quite the mission, and we couldn't be more grateful 🙏
A special mention also goes to @isobelriley (Tom's mum) who has also been out here in Portugal the last few days helping get the boat packed, ballast water filled and med kit checked - not to mention the homemade Christmas Cake in our snack packs! 😋☺️🎄

EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT 🗣️ We are really pleas

EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT 🗣️
We are really pleased to be working with @uochester to collect a range of data for research within the university during our crossing of The Atlantic.
Our journey provides a unique opportunity to collect various data sets including; micro plastics, water temperature and pH, as well as a video diary study for the Sports Psychology department.
This whole adventure started at @uochester 10 years ago where crewmates Jim and Tom were studying and competing for the university rowing team @uoc_rowing
📃🚣🎓
#oceanrowing #microplastics #sportsphsychology #research

In she goes!!! 🚣🌊🇵🇹 #oceanrowing #one

In she goes!!! 🚣🌊🇵🇹
#oceanrowing #oneoceanalltheway #surfersagainstsewage #ourbluelight

Crew and boat have arrived safely in Portugal 🇵

Crew and boat have arrived safely in Portugal 🇵🇹🙂
We've been busy the last couple of days checking kit, packing the boat and buying local supplies.
It's a major milestone arriving here with the boat. Tomorrow we'll be lifting Trilogy into the Atlantic ocean and she won't be coming out again until we reach French Guiana 😲🇬🇫
We're keeping a close eye on the weather for a good window for departure but it looks like we'll be here for a few more days waiting for those sweet northerly winds ⬇️💨🚣
#oceanrowing
#ourbluelight
#surfersagainstsewage

Today is the start of The Talisker Whisky Atlantic

Today is the start of The Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge. The largest event in ocean rowing with some 30+ teams rowing from The Canary Islands to The Caribbean.
We want to wish all those teams starting the challenge today a safe and enjoyable adventure!
Good luck! 🚣🚣‍♀️🤞🤞

We're on the road 🙂🚙🛣️ 80 hours of tra

We're on the road 🙂🚙🛣️
80 hours of travelling ahead of us, including a 2 night ferry to Spain 🚢🇪🇸
We are incredibly grateful to @george_heriots_school for the use of their vehicle to get our boat down to Portugal, their support throughout the last two years has been fundamental 🙏🙏
#roadtrip #uktoportugal #oceanrowing #ourbluelight #surfersagainstsewage

Logos are on, boat is loaded, tomorrow we hit the

Logos are on, boat is loaded, tomorrow we hit the road! 🚙🚣‍♀️🇵🇹

Big thank you to @rivalkit for supplying our foul

Big thank you to @rivalkit for supplying our foul weather jackets. High quality pieces of kit that'll keep us nice and dry when the weather turns 🚣🌧️💧🌊
@rivalkit @northern.rowing.services @heriotsrowing
#foulies #oceanrowing #oneoceanalltheway #ourbluelight #surfersagainstsewage

With just one week to go there's never been a bett

With just one week to go there's never been a better time to donate to our fantastic charities 😄
We're hoping to raise £20,000 between the two charities and thanks to you lovely people we're 25% of the way there 😄🙏🙏
Our Blue Light works to promote the mental health and wellbeing of emergency services and NHS staff - you can donate here 👇
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/m2m-atlantic-four
Surfers Against Sewage is a marine conservation charity working in the UK and further afield - you can donate here 👇
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/M2M-Atlantic?
#oceanrowing
#oneoceanalltheway
#surfersagainstsewage
#ourbluelight

Somehow, after two years of planning we are in the

Somehow, after two years of planning we are in the final week 😲😲😲😱
If all the stars align 🌟and Omicron doesn't stick its nose in, then a week from today we will begin the three day journey to Portugal 🚙🚢🇵🇹
In the meantime we are making final preparations, checking kit (again and again), setting up comms, packing food and trying to stop the 'to do' list from getting any longer 📃
All fingers and toes crossed 🤞🤞🤞
#oceanrowing
#oneoceanalltheway
#surfersagainstsewage
#ourbluelight

A huge thankyou to everyone who has donated to our

A huge thankyou to everyone who has donated to our charities so far 🙏🙏
25% of our target and we haven't even set off yet 😊😊
Link in bio to donate to @surfersagainstsewage and @ourbluelight

T🏁H🏁E S🏁T🏁A🏁R🏁T In just 3 week

T🏁H🏁E S🏁T🏁A🏁R🏁T
In just 3 weeks time we'll be sat on the start line in Portugal 🇵🇹🚣‍♂️
The first week or so of our route is arguably the hardest! To get away from the coast of Portugal we need 4-5 days of following winds from the north 💨💨
As you can see from the current wind forecast, the winds between Portugal and The Canary Isles are somewhat changeable! This means we could end up waiting around in Portugal for a few days for the perfect weather window.
Once we reach The Canaries, which is where the majority of Atlantic rows begin, the trade winds become more consistent and it should smoother rowing from there! 🚣‍♂️🌬️🤞🤞
#oceanrowing #weather #wind #oneoceanalltheway #surfersagainstsewage #ourbluelight

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