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A team of six people will try to row across the Atlantic Ocean in under 30 days.<\/p>\n
The men are taking part in the Oceanus Rowing speed challenge and will raise money for Help for Heroes (H4H) as part of the challenge, the Craven Herald reports.<\/p>\n
Simon Chalk, who is skippering the outfit, has already completed the 3,000-mile course five times, but he is hoping to get into the record books by doing it in less than 32 days – the current best mark.<\/p>\n
"It is a very sought-after record in ocean rowing terms, so if you are going to row the Atlantic you might as well aim high," he added.<\/p>\n
Mr Chalk is confident the lightweight boat is capable of helping them to achieve their goal.<\/p>\n
All of the crew has spent a few weeks training in Gran Canaria ahead of the attempt, which will kick off from Barbados. <\/p>\n
Posted by Samantha Thompson
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