Rowing the Atlantic

I must admit I don't really get the attraction of rowing across an Ocean.

Yes, there is the feeling of finishing a great task and achieving one's goal: the harder the challenge, the greater the feeling of achievement. But surely there other more rewarding and interesting challenges.

Anyhow, there's been a tradition of oceanic rowing boats and their teams on display at London Boat Shows and this year was no different.

Here are two of the Ocean Reunion team planning to cross from the Canary Islands to Antigua later this year.

It's all for a good cause as they're raising money for Teenage Cancer Trust and Cystic Fibrosis, and I wish them a lot of luck with that.