Man Could Become First to Solo Row 2,000 Miles Around Great Britain–in Under 60 Days

Man Could Become First to Solo Row 2,000 Miles Around Great Britain–in Under 60 Days

Man Could Become First to Solo Row 2,000 Miles Around Great Britain–in Under 60 Days Rower Angus Collins will solo row 2,000 miles around Great Britain in 60 days – SWNS A man is hoping to become the first person to row solo around Great Britain—covering 2,000 miles in just 60 days in his handmade specialty boat. Angus Collins will have to battle whirlpools, North Sea wave patterns, and shipping lanes when he attempts his record-setting feat later this month. A holder of five world records in ocean rowing, Angus believes his latest challenge will be his toughest yet, due to the UK’s unpredictable weather patterns. Because of this, Angus needed to ditch the ocean boat he normally rows and instead build a boat specially designed to adapt to British winds. Loading up with two months of supplies, Angus will break his 60 days down into eight hours of rowing, followed by four hours of rest when he sets off from Portsmouth in mid-June. If all goes to plan, he hopes to complete the circumnavigation …