Transatlantic Rowing Romp: They’re on their way. On Sunday the 16 two-man crews contesting the 2003 Woodvale Atlantic Rowing Race started stroking. Calm weather prevailed as the teams knocked off the first day of their 2,900 mile track. Leader “Team CRC” plowed through 65 miles in the first 24 hours (an average which would see them home in about 44 days; outside the 41 day record for the course). In contrast, team “Calderdale: the Yorkshire Challenger” put in a measly 13-mile day. What’s up with that? Too much time in the pub? Too much Yorkshire ale on board?

Lancashire Doughboys: These guys better have a lot of suntan cream on board…..

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