A Four Man Trek Across the Atlantic Ocean

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I have been following their journey since their duration of their trip. What is happening is this, four men, all from United Kingdom are currently (as from writing this blog post) are travelling 3500 miles (56 Kilometers) from New York, USA to Southampton, UK (which is in the outskirts of London, UK)


Currently, they spend 50-ish days rowing across the Atlantic Ocean. They are travelling on the rowboat with treacherous weather, sea animals and 12-hour rowing's with only 3 hours per night. 

They set a world record for the most nautical miles ever rowed, with 140 miles in 24 hours. 


It's all to support UK Veterans with mental health resources and reduce the amount of suicide rates in Veterans. 

As I am writing this blog post, they seen turtles, whales, and sea animals, as well as battled intense weather-making storms; large waves, heavy rain, strong winds. 


If you like to learn more, I strongly suggest heading to this website, and donate here.

https://www.teamunitedweconquer.com/

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