Rower says Atlantic race was ultimate family challenge

  • 📰 BBCShropshire
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 33 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 16%
  • Publisher: 53%

Law Law Headlines News

Law Law Latest News,Law Law Headlines

Ian Davies from Oswestry competed against his daughter and son-in-law.

A man who competed against his daughter and son-in-law in an Atlantic rowing race has described it as the "ultimate family challenge".

He finished seven days ahead of Dani and Mark Jones in the 3,000 mile Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge.It was the first time they had rowed across the Atlantic and Mrs Jones said: "It was great fun.""It was like a very expensive second honeymoon," she added. Being apart from their children and being held up by the weather were the hardest parts of the crossing, he said.The family prepared for the race together, but competed in separate boats

It was the second time he and his friend had taken part in the race and he believes his daughter was inspired to take part after watching him finish the first time.

 

Thank you for your comment. Your comment will be published after being reviewed.
Please try again later.
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

 /  🏆 86. in LAW

Law Law Latest News, Law Law Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Ian Ogle death: Murder trial shown CCTV of attack on victimA pastor who was praying with Ian Ogle said a group attacked him like a pack of hyenas, court hears.
Source: BBCNewsNI - 🏆 95. / 52 Read more »