Welcome! This website has been designed to track the progress of David Lynes & Steve Redgewell “team devOcean” as they prepare for a truly, once in a life time adventure.
Team devOcean have chosen to compete in one of the world’s toughest races, the first ever Indian Ocean Rowing Race set for 2009.
The target is to raise £300,000 for their two chosen charities, NCH and Baraq Ministries. More information regarding the charities can be found on the charity pages
Keep up to date with the events the team have planned, with a chance to meet them! The events can be tracked on the events page.
Race Information:Start: West Coast Australia
Finish: Mauritius
Duration: Approx 50 - 80 Days
Distance: 3100 nautical miles (Approx 3500 miles)
Departure Date: April 2009
Any ocean row is difficult. More people have climbed Mount Everest or been into space than have successfully completed an ocean row. There have only been 3 successful rows across the Indian Ocean, which makes the challenge a little bit more special.
Already the training and preparations have started. It may seem like a long way ahead, but since the team made the decision to race, 12 months have already flown past.
The race is run by Woodvale Events who have organised and staged a number of previous races, including the most publicised crossing of the Atlantic, by Ben Fogle and James Cracknell.
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July 31st, 2007
Team devOcean have received messages of support from James Cracknell OBE, Ben Fogle, Kirsty Gallacher and Iwan Thomas MBE.
James Cracknell OBE
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“Exhausting, exhilarating, emotional; there are a lot of words that I can use to sum up the experience, but unless you go through it yourself, you can never truly understand what it is like. Dave and Steve are in for the time of their lives - crossing that finishing line is one of the best feelings you can ever experience.
“As a father I really admire the work of children’s charities like NCH There are thousands of vulnerable and disadvantaged children and young people out there in need of support. I’ve no doubt that the money Dave and Steve raise will make a real difference to the lives of youngsters who need help the most. “ |
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Ben Fogle
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“They are in for the adventure of their lives - there really is no experience like it. Emotions run high and you can be low one minute and then elated the next. Physically it is exhausting, you have to row 24 hours a day in alternate shifts, so sleep deprivation is a major factor.
The best piece of advice I would give Dave and Steve is be prepared!
Anything can happen, especially when you least expect it.I really do wish them both all the very best of luck and will be looking out to see how they are getting on. They’re working towards a fantastic achievement, both for themselves and for the thousands of vulnerable children and young people who will benefit from the money raised for NCH.” |
Kirsty Gallacher
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“Wishing you all the best on your journey - What a great adventure! Hoping you raise lots of money for NCH.Best Wishes, Kirsty Gallacher.” |
Iwan Thomas MBE
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“I take my hat off to these two - I like a challenge myself and this is probably one of the biggest ones you can get. What a claim to fame to say that you are amongst just a handful of people who have ever rowed across the Indian Ocean. It’s going to be an experience of a lifetime!I hope everyone gets behind them as they take on this massive challenge - and they raise lots of money for NCH, the children’s charity. Good luck boys!” |
July 20th, 2007