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More Videos of Oyster Shack Ocean Challenger at Sea
Four videos of the Atlantic Six with Oyster Shack Ocean Challenger are now available to view on the site. They can be a........
( Last Updated: 23-02-2008 )
Photos of the arrival in Antigua
Photos taken of Oyster Shack Ocean Challenger arriving in Antigua can now be seen in the Gallery. Click on Gallery........
( Last Updated: 13-02-2008 )
Photos of the Crossing
Photos taken by Ian Couch and George Oliver during the crossing can now be seen in the Gallery. Click on Gallery t........
( Last Updated: 11-02-2008 )
Oyster Shack Lands!
Oyster Shack arrived safely in English Harbour, Antigua on Tuesday afternoon after a tough crossing from La Gomera. The........
( Last Updated: 31-01-2008 )
The Run In
At 14.00hrs GMT the Atlantic Six reported that they had less than 55nm to run. Rowing conditions were difficult as........
( Last Updated: 28-01-2008 )
Shift Change for the Final Push
The Atlantic Six now have less than 200nm to run to Antigua. To mark this milestone they have changed their shift ........
( Last Updated: 26-01-2008 )
Ruddy Rudder Goes Again
On Sunday evening Oyster Shack was going great guns and all set for a record 24 hour passage. The crew was enjoyin........
( Last Updated: 23-01-2008 )
Atlantic Six Enjoy a Rewarding Day
In the 24 hours ending at noon today (Sunday 20th January), the Atlantic Six recorded their best run of their journey so........
( Last Updated: 20-01-2008 )
Highs and Lows of an Ocean Rower
From the title I guess you are expecting an insight as to what's cool and what's not so cool out here in the Atl........
( Last Updated: 16-01-2008 )
Day 23 on Oyster Shack Ocean Challenger
Food at sea Unfortunately the food onboard Oyster Shack Ocean Challenger does not reflect the menu of the resta........
( Last Updated: 15-01-2008 )
Halfway and Happy
After a difficult start to the week morale on Oyster Shack Ocean Challenger has been boosted over the last few days as t........
( Last Updated: 13-01-2008 )
Hard Graft on the Oars
The flat weather of recent days has made for hard graft on the oars. The light variable winds and the comparativel........
( Last Updated: 09-01-2008 )
Painful Posterior and Rickety Rudder
Oyster Shack Ocean Challenger at sea. In general terms we are all in good health. We all have some blister........
( Last Updated: 05-01-2008 )
They’re Off!!
The Oyster Shack Ocean Challenger, the "Atlantic Six", slipped their mooring in San Sebastian marina at 14.00 ........
( Last Updated: 03-01-2008 )
News from the Boat Sunday 30th December 2007
After our first abortive start, we elected to wait a couple of weeks to take advantage of the next ‘favourable wea........
( Last Updated: 03-01-2008 )
News from the crew 30th December 2007
After our first abortive start, we elected to wait a couple of weeks to take advantage of the next ‘favour........
( Last Updated: 03-01-2008 )
One Week at Sea and Swell on Course
Atlantic Ocean Sunday 31st December 2007. The Oyster Shack Ocean Challenger and her crew of 5 have now spent their firs........
( Last Updated: 31-12-2007 )
Oyster Shack Leaves On Time!
Having spent eighteen days in La Gomera since they returned from their aborted attempt, the weather pattern they were wa........
( Last Updated: 23-12-2007 )
Last Thoughts before the Off!
Less than 24 hours to go and we are all in the internet cafe here in San Sebastian, La Gomera saying some final farewell........
( Last Updated: 22-12-2007 )
Waiting Paid Off!!
Still here! Waiting ever so patiently (not) in La Gomera. As you probably know we had planned on leaving on the 15th Dec........
( Last Updated: 20-12-2007 )
Weather to go or not
Where is Oyster Shack?? Brief statement from the team There are many people asking the question, Where is Oyster Sha........
( Last Updated: 17-12-2007 )
Atlantic Six Diary 21 November to 12 December 2007
I don´t really know where to start, so much has happened since we have been out here. We have had crew problems, ........
( Last Updated: 14-12-2007 )
Oyster Shack Crew Prepares for New Record Attempt
Andy Morris’s knee injury was sufficiently bad for him to decide to return to the UK over the weekend. He will not........
( Last Updated: 11-12-2007 )
Oyster Shack Ocean Challenger back in La Gomera!
On Thursday afternoon, just over 24 hours out from La Gomera, the Oyster Shack team decided to abort their ocean crossin........
( Last Updated: 09-12-2007 )
Late Change to Crew
There has been a late change to the team. Owing to unforeseen circumstances, Guy Lavender has had to pull out of t........
( Last Updated: 28-11-2007 )
Leadbitter Construction Sponsor Atlantic Six
Leadbitter to-day pledged a generous £5,000 in sponsorship for the Atlantic Six, an elite group of ocean rowers a........
( Last Updated: 19-11-2007 )
The Oyster Shack Ocean Challenger Named and Blessed
The Oyster Shack Ocean Challenger was officially named at the Oyster Shack in Salcombe on Friday 24th August 2007.The si........
( Last Updated: 13-11-2007 )
Weymouth Weekend
It was late to bed followed by an early start on Friday morning. We had been up till the early hours doing last minute p........
( Last Updated: 13-11-2007 )
Atlantic Six launch Ocean Rowing Record
Six British endurance athletes expect to spend Christmas in the Atlantic Ocean – as they attempt to smash the long........
( Last Updated: 13-11-2007 )
Message Board News
Messages from the website 20 Feb 08
To Ian Couch and fellow crew mates, warmest congratulations on your fantastic achievement. Hope you are enjoying a........
( Last Updated: 20-02-2008 )
Messages from the website 8 Feb 08
Great news and a superb achievement. I looked on the website the other day and felt they still had some time to go........
( Last Updated: 10-02-2008 )
Messages from the website 29 Jan 08
Hello Simon. Sounds like this last lap is tough. You know the saying"the longest mile is the last mile home" s........
( Last Updated: 01-02-2008 )
Messages from the website 30 Jan 08
Dear Simon, Ben, Mike, George and Ian, Congratulations on your crossing - one of the fastest of all time. We know you h........
( Last Updated: 01-02-2008 )
Messages from the website 26 Jan 08
We are all thinking of you at Leadbitter. Sue says she'll do the bacon buttie run on your first day back! Keep going........
( Last Updated: 27-01-2008 )
Messages from the website 25 Jan 08
Read about your exploits in the Bristol Observer and it's good to see Bristol represented! Good luck raising money f........
( Last Updated: 26-01-2008 )
Messages from the website 24 Jan 08
Hi everyone on Oyster Shack - sending you more good wishes and letting you know that we are all willing you along. Watch........
( Last Updated: 25-01-2008 )
Messages from the website 22 Jan 08
Guys, you're doing an amazing job, between sore bums and iffy desalinators we hope you're getting the chance to ........
( Last Updated: 23-01-2008 )
Messages from the Website 20 Jan 08
Hey Ben and the rest of your rowing buddies! You're doing so amazingly! I've been checking out the photos and me........
( Last Updated: 20-01-2008 )
Messages from the website 18 Jan 08
George and the team. Keep the spirits up and the bums greased or whatever you do to them! We are following your route wi........
( Last Updated: 19-01-2008 )
Messages from the website 17 Jan 08
We have all been watching your progress, keep going and well done, thinking of you, keep up your spirit, I am poised wit........
( Last Updated: 18-01-2008 )
Messages from the website 15 and 16 Jan 08
Guys - you are flying, keep it up - I hope I get out there in time to see you in. I think the plane will be flying over........
( Last Updated: 16-01-2008 )
Messages from the website 14 Jan 08
Congratulations George and all the crew on crossing the half way line. Fantastic news and hopefully time and miles will ........
( Last Updated: 15-01-2008 )
Messages from the website 12 Jan 08
Brilliant rowing lads! Fantastic to see going through the half way point - I hope that the sea and wind are on your side........
( Last Updated: 13-01-2008 )
Messages from the website 13 Jan 08
Hi Chalkie. Good luck. So hope you do better than Torquay harbour or Falmouth. Left Happy New Year with Amanda, ho........
( Last Updated: 13-01-2008 )
Messages from website 11 Jan 08
Mike and the crew. You are nearly halfway there lads. Well done! You have done a good mileage today. Have some good stro........
( Last Updated: 11-01-2008 )
Messages from the website 9 and 10 Jan 08
Good afternoon lads. A good friend of Mike, so keeping in touch with the progress. Happy New year to you all........
( Last Updated: 10-01-2008 )
Messages from the website 8 Jan 08
Dedication Performed by Roy Castle. Dedication, dedication Dedication, that's what you need If you wanna........
( Last Updated: 08-01-2008 )
Messages from the website 6 and 7 Jan 08
We came across the Oyster Shack Ocean Challenger on 17th Dec while on holiday from the West Country in La Gomera and wer........
( Last Updated: 07-01-2008 )
Messages from the website 4 and 5 Jan 08
Hey Gentlemen, keep up the fantastic work rate, no slacking out there! Its not just a personal challenge you have a Fren........
( Last Updated: 05-01-2008 )
Messages from the website 3 Jan 08
Alright Ben, happy new year! Hope all is still going well, See you back at work soon! Westy Andrew West ........
( Last Updated: 03-01-2008 )
Messages from the website 2 Jan 08
Wow! Go guys! You are all doing really well; keep on trucking not far to go now! If you feel that you can't keep t........
( Last Updated: 02-01-2008 )
Messages from the website 1 Jan 08
Hi guys it is 23.24 and in the dying minutes of 2007 i want to commend ye, the small number of men who are chasing their........
( Last Updated: 01-01-2008 )
Messages from the website New Year’s Eve
HAPPY NEW YEAR Ben to you and the crew. Not sure when it becomes 2008 where you are but will have a drink for you at mid........
( Last Updated: 31-12-2007 )
Messages from the website 31 Dec 07
HAPPY NEW YEAR Ben to you and the crew. Not sure when it becomes 2008 where you are but will have a drink for you at mid........
( Last Updated: 31-12-2007 )
Two messages from the website 30 Dec 07
Ben and crew mates - following your good progress on the websites, you seem to have done 476 miles at 7 days out. ........
( Last Updated: 30-12-2007 )
Three Messages from the Website 26 and 28 Dec 07
George. Fantastic to see that you and the crew are already three days in. Wishing you the very best of luck and Happy N........
( Last Updated: 28-12-2007 )
Four Messages from the Atlantic Rowing Race website 25 Dec 07
Hi Mike and all on Oyster Shack Happy Christmas and good luck with the challenge. We're thinking of you but glad it&........
( Last Updated: 26-12-2007 )
Four messages from the website 26th Dec 07
Hello George, Can see your dot now and I hadn't expected you to have got so far, you're storming across the Atla........
( Last Updated: 26-12-2007 )
23 and 24 Dec 07. Messages from atlanticsix.co.uk
All have been forwarded to the crew 23 December 2007 (2 Messages) Off at last! Good luck to you all! L........
( Last Updated: 25-12-2007 )
Messages from the website 11 to 13 Dec 07
From Tamsin Oliver, 13th December for George Hi George, sorry we didn’t email for your birthday - we have ........
( Last Updated: 22-12-2007 )
Messages from the Website 22 Dec 07
From the east street shack to the oyster shack- good luck all the way and keep those bums dry !! Our fingers are crossed........
( Last Updated: 22-12-2007 )
Press Releases News
Oyster Shack Ocean Challenger in the Record Books
At 17.58GMT on Tuesday 29th January 2008 Oyster Shack Ocean Challenger recorded the fastest ever crossing by an ocean ro........
( Last Updated: 04-02-2008 )
Mid Atlantic Boost for Oyster Shackers
For the past week the five man crew of Oyster Shack Ocean Challenger, historically know as the Atlantic Six, that is att........
( Last Updated: 13-01-2008 )
Hard graft in the Atlantic for Oyster Shack Ocean Challenger
After 14 days and approximately 20 hours at sea Oyster Shack Ocean Challenger completed the first 1,000 nautical m........
( Last Updated: 10-01-2008 )
Oyster Shack Ocean Challenger on Track to Break World Record
Oyster Shack Ocean Challenger and her crew of five have had an excellent first week at sea and are on track to break the........
( Last Updated: 31-12-2007 )
Latest News News
First News from the Crew
After our first abortive start, we elected to wait a couple of weeks to take advantage of the next ‘favourable wea........
( Last Updated: 31-12-2007 )