Friday 5th March
08:30
We never expected so many friends, family and acquaintances to wish us farewell. It was an incredible experience filled with emotions. We will never forget this moment for the rest of our lives. What had we done to deserve this!
 08:40
Approximately 2 hours after high tide we set of from the Mediterranean Rowing [...]

As many of you will know, the Herkules was towed to Ceuta early this morning after severe weather meant that the spanish coastguard were called to assist the rowers . They attended with Salvamar vessel ‘El Puntal’. Julian and Sigurd are well and are staying in an hotel overnight. The Gibraltar Port Authority will be [...]

This morning the Herkules had to call the challenge off due to the severe weather conditions being experienced. They were picked up by a Spanish rescue vessel at about 0800 local time and both are now safe and well in Ceuta.

Sigurd and Julian departed this morning at just after 0830 local time. Hundreds of friends, family and well wishers saw them off from the Med Rowing Club. Follow their progress by clicking on “Where we are”.

As you will all have noticed the weather is playing havoc. Still waiting for the opportunity to get going. Only a few more weeks left in the window.

Ladies Paella night at the Mediterranean Rowing Club will be held on Friday 5 March 2010. All monies raise will go to the GBC Open Day. For further information contact Katiuska on Tel no. 54803000 or Margaret on Tel no. 54024330.

The Herkules is at Queensway Quay marina undergoing the last tests. The team are waiting for easterly winds to set in in order to leave. Should be soon now…