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Hebrides Woman's 3000-Mile Row for Planet
26 Jan
Summary
- Three crewmates completed a 3,000-mile Atlantic row in record time.
- The voyage highlighted the urgent need for climate change action.
- Rescued a turtle trapped in fishing nets during the crossing.
Emma Wolstenholme, a 43-year-old from the Hebrides, has achieved a groundbreaking feat by completing a 3,000-mile unsupported row across the Atlantic. She, alongside crewmates Stacey Rivers, 50, and John Hammond, 63, arrived in Antigua on January 24th after departing the Canary Islands on December 14th. This journey took 41 days, one hour, and 57 minutes, making them the oldest mixed trio to achieve this ocean crossing by rowing boat.
The crew's primary motivation was to advocate for climate change action. Wolstenholme described their voyage as a "call to action - to innovate, conserve, and protect our planet." The team emphasized practical solutions, such as using a solar-powered desalination device to create drinking water, and highlighted the rescue of a turtle entangled in fishing nets as a poignant moment.
This challenging expedition, sponsored by business water retailer Water Plus, aimed to raise awareness about water conservation and reducing carbon emissions. The crew also seeks to gather funds for marine conservation and climate initiatives. The journey underscored that individual actions, like each oar stroke, collectively contribute to significant positive environmental impacts.
