The Rowers
Lee McNamara
Date of birth
27th Feb 1975
Weight prior to setting off
Normally 100 kgs, but I aim to be 115 kgs when I start. An expert thinks I will lose 32 kgs during the adventure.
Height
5ft 11Inches
Previous rowing experience
………no comment….
Thing you will most miss whilst rowing?
Land….obviously!
How many nautical miles is your leg of the 2hopes rowing challenge?
Canaries to Antigua = 3000 miles
How many days you are aiming to make your individual crossing in?
60 to 90 days
Thing you are most looking forward to?
Thanking the people who helped me along the way.
And least looking forward to?
Sea sickness, sore bum and blisters.
Rob Eustace
Date of birth
3rd of April 1963
Weight prior to setting off
76KG
Height
6ft
Previous rowing experience
I have rowed the Atlantic in 2005 in 68 days
Thing you will most miss whilst rowing?
Definitely cold beer
How many nautical miles is your leg of the 2 hopes rowing challenge?
Oz to Mauritius = 3100nm direct – 3700nm actual
How many days you are aiming to make your individual crossing in?
90 days
Thing you are most looking forward to?
Peace and quiet
And least looking forward to?
Cooking