The Return of the Heroes!

Posted 14/01/09

RAFT is delighted to welcome home our intrepid heroes Aldo Diana and Ken Maynard who have returned safely following their rowing adventure at sea.

As you know, our brave friends set off on 12 December 2008 from the Canaries on an extremely treacherous expedition. They overcame rowing in extreme weather conditions, sleep deprivation, major technical problems, horrendous seasickness, and were away from their loved ones over the festive period (no Christmas Day lunch and log fires for them!). However, they managed to get into the spirit by putting up tinsel on the deck, wore their Father Christmas hats and pulled a few crackers.

After over a month at sea - 25 foot waves won the battle of the day! Our brave rowers were forced to 'abandon ship' off the coast of Cape Verde and we are all looking forward to them returning to RAFT for a heroes welcome.

Although everything wasn’t quite 'plain sailing', RAFT Trustees, Patrons, Staff, Friends & Supporters would like to convey their overwhelming gratitude for their tremendous fundraising efforts and real enthusiasm for this challenge.