Our attempt to row around the UK has been brought to an abrupt end due to adverse weather conditions 0n the East coast, coupled with the fact that both our VHF communication systems had failed and our essential water maker had a serious leak, we were left with no other choice but to call the challenge off and head to Lowestoft for the boat to be recovered. Many thanks for all the message of support received.

At 06:40hrs the Commando-Joe team left Scarborough Marine on the start of their around Great Britain Row.
Due to bad weather and after taking advice from the weather men they decided to delay their departure until today.

At 06:40hrs this morning 6 June 2011, Commando-Joe quietly rowed out of Scarborough Marina on the start of their around Great Britain row.

The team has now started packing the boat with all the essential equipment.
check out the pics in the Gallery

Breaking News:

COMMANDO JOE TEAM SET TO UNDERTAKE AN INDEPENDENT ROW OF THE UK
The Commando Joe Team were originally signed up to participate in the Virgin GB Row 2011 Race starting from Tower Bridge, London on 1 June 2011, however due to lack of participants the Anglo American Boat Race Company has cancelled the event. Not wanting to disappoint their charities, the Meningitis Trust and BLESMA, Porky, John, Dave and Pete have decided to undertake an independent row of the UK which will be verified by the Ocean Rowing Society.

Due to the tide and unpredictable weather conditions the team as yet are unable to pin point their exact departure date and time but plans are now set for them to depart from Scarborough Marina during the best weather window of opportunity between Sunday 5 June and Wednesday 8 June.

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