Britons Win Inaugural Indian Ocean Rowing Race 2009

June 28, 2009 · Filed Under Current, Lore of the Sea 

We had previously blogged about a group of four women, the “Ocean Angels” competing in the first Indian Ocean Rowing race. They were in the lead when we posted. – Naked Ladies Lead Indian Ocean Rowing Race.  

The initial race results are in and after  68 days, 19 hours and 40 minutes later, the Bexhill Trust Challenger,  a 29 ft long custom composite ocean rowing boat,  crossed the finish line off the beautiful island of Mauritius at 2240hrs GMT today, Friday 26th June 2009.  The boat was rowed by four Britons – Phil McCorry, (24), brother Nick McCorry (25), Matt Hellier (20) and Ian Allen (25),  The Ocean Angels appear to be in second place with roughly 300 miles to go.

Oddly the first boat to actually cross the finish line, the Aud Eamus, and eight man boat was not officially in the race and started eight days after the other contestants.  From their press release:

The eight man entry of Boat No. 88 ‘Aud Eamus’ is the first of a new generation of pay per place, ocean rowing teams. Put together with the soul aim of setting a speed record for the fastest crossing of the Indian Ocean, this diverse, multi national crew consists of males and females of all ages as well as able-bonded and disabled athletes.

I am not entirely sure what a “pay per place, ocean rowing teams” but perhaps some one more knowledgeable might enlighten me.

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