October 25, 2011 News British Rowing NewsBritish Rowing EventsRowing CommunityGB Rowing TeamCompetitions and ClubsIndoor RowingPartners#YourStoriesArchive Oar Raisers gear up for transatlantic row Rowing Community In five weeks time, two British rowers are set to row almost 3000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean, in aid of Parkinson’s UK. Chris Howard and Tom Dignum (pictured, above) are scheduled to get their epic rowing challenge underway from La Gomera in the Canary Islands, before spending up to three months entirely unsupported on their way to the finish line in Antigua.ADVERT The men aim to complete the challenge in less than 60 days, whilst raising money and awareness for sufferers of Parkinson’s Disease. ‘The Oar Raisers was set up last year with the idea of using not just rowing, but all manner of endurance disciplines to help raise money and awareness,’ the pair said in their blog. ‘We are excited about our voyage, and hope that others will be inspired to do the same.’ The Oar Raisers will tackle the crossing in a self-righting Adkin pairs boat, which is described by its manufacturers as ‘the first modern generation composite ocean rowing boat.’ For more information on the Oar Raisers and their challenge, visit www.oarraisers.co.uk. ADVERT