Dan Darley and Rich Dewire, both experienced oarsmen and fitness fanatics, will row from the Canary Islands (San Sebastian, La Gomera) to Nelsons Dockyard in Antigua. The pair are attempting the 40-plus day ‘Atlantic Race’ on behalf of two charities - Make a Wish and Cancer Research.

The race has to be completed non-stop. Dan and Rich will attempt to win the event and attack the record time of 40 days for the 3,000 miles. They will compete against 25 other teams, including celebrity rowers James Cracknell and Ben Fogle.

All the crews will be completely self-sufficient, carrying the food and equipment they require on their boats. Dan and Rich’s vessel, ‘Atlantic Prince’, is only 24 feet long and the pair will eat and sleep in its cramped confines for the duration of their arduous journey.

The race attempt will cost around £60,000 and, from the promotional sector, Senator Pens and Big Ideas of Sheffield are happy to be involved alongside some illustrious names from the financial world. The assistance will also ensure the on-board presence of writing implements to keep the all-important diary of the event - or, perhaps, to write the odd message in a bottle!

Rich Dewire said, ‘I am really looking forward to the attempt, although it will be a supreme challenge. I would like to thank all of our sponsors for the support they have given in enabling us to undertake this amazing journey.’

The web site www.atlanticprince.com will carry daily reports of the rowers’ progress. All Senator and rou bill branded products are available through their nationwide distributor network in the U.K. and Ireland, visit the website at www.senator-promotion.com.

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