Are they in training?

[Leighb]

We passed this unusual craft off Thorpeness or thereabouts on our way up to Southwold yesterday. I assume it is one of those Transatlantic rowing boats? Anyone know who they are and what they are training for?
Apologies for poor photo, but we were jiggling about a bit!

 

[ex-Gladys]

The usual thing is the "Talisker Challenge" which is from the Azores to the WIndies sometime after hurricane season. There was a pair training on the Crouch a few years back... Rather them than me

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[Biggles Wader]

Thats the new Border Force cutter. It replaces "Seeker" and is called "Cantcatchyer"

 

[Leighb]

Thats the new Border Force cutter. It replaces "Seeker" and is called "Cantcatchyer"

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[MoodySabre]

We saw similar on the Crouch ten days ago.

 

[Plum]

There are a lot of them about, particularly at Burnham on Crouch where they make them Rannoch Adventure - Ocean Rowing Boats

www.solocoastalsailing.co.uk

 

[fredrussell]

Funnily enough, I used to make them for Rannoch Adventure. I worked for Demon Yachts, one of their stock in trades is these things. I can’t think of many things I would rather do less than row across the Atlantic. Nutters!

 

[Black Diamond]

I thought it might be these lads, but it looks like they’re currently paddling across the Dogger Bank

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[Gargleblaster]

I came across them entering the Crouch a couple of weeks back. Even though I was sailing I had to pass the the wrong side of a buoy to avoid them. Obviously don't care to know the IRPCS.

 

[michael_w]

At least they are practicing on the sea. I met one of these nutters who did his training on the Thames at Pangbourne, On the race he gave up after a day or so, couldn't cope with the waves.

They'd probably do the crossing faster if they put an oar up as a mast and tied a shirt onto it.