Rowing an ocean is a major challenge to undertake and finding someone to replace Mick Dawson was no easy task. Taking on the North Atlantic requires experience and tenacity and I can’t think of a better person to step up to the plate than Roz Savage. As an ocean rower, Roz is a true professional who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the OAR Team. I am very much looking forward to working with her over the coming weeks as we get ready in the countdown to the OAR.
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Refit
Andrew Morris on the new OAR Team
Posted by Dawn Benton on March 3, 2012
See Bojangles refitted and ready for the OAR!
Posted by Dawn Benton on March 2, 2012
Join the excitement as Bojangles, the 24-foot, carbon/kevlar composite foam ocean rowboat is refitted ready for her forthcoming journey across the North Atlantic. From March 1 to March 7, visit with British Ocean Rowers Mick Dawson and Andrew Morris as they ready their high-tech craft at San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park’s Hyde Street Pier. During the seven-day work period, visitors to the pier (enter at Hyde and Jefferson streets) will be able to observe the preparation work and speak with the crew between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
OAR Crew to present at the St Francis Yacht Club, San Francisco
Posted by Dawn Benton on March 1, 2012
Wednesday March 7th 2012. Arrival from 11.45am, programme starting at 12.30pm.
St Francis Yacht Club, 99 Yacht Road, San Francisco, CA 94123.
All members of Yacht Clubs in Northern California’s Pacific InterClub Yacht Association welcome.
Lunch (optional) $17.
Meet the OAR Crew at REI Berkley
Posted by Dawn Benton on February 29, 2012
March 6th 2012: 19.00 – 20.30.
REI Berkley: 1338 San Pablo Avenue,Berkeley, 94702; (510) 527-4140.
Limited spaces available. Find out more and register now!
San Francisco to be the Official Launch City of the OAR
Posted by Dawn Benton on January 23, 2012
We’re proud to announce that San Francisco will be the official launch city for the OAR. Mick Dawson has a special affinity with San Francisco, having completed his epic 7000 mile row across the Pacific underneath the Golden Gate Bridge in 2009. Mick and teammate Chris Martin were welcomed into the city with open arms by then Mayor, Gavin Newsom and presented with honorary life memberships at the historic Golden Gate Yacht Club in recognition of their achievement, also a world first.
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