| When HMS Richmond deployed for the USA
on the 25 March the crew decided to travel the Atlantic the
hard way; by rowing and cycling the equivalent distance from
Richmond upon Thames via Richmond N Yorkshire to Richmond in
Virginia USA.
The total distance of 5217 kilometres (as the crow flies)
will be completed by two teams of 18 who are working in relays
on a continuous daily rota while the ship is at sea. The aim
is to cover the distance prior to the ship's planned visit
to Richmond Virginia in June 02.
Each individual undertaking the challenge will be required
to complete 289.8 kilometres by a combination of rowing and
cycling with the stipulation that at least 80 kilometres of
each individual effort must be completed on the rowing machine.
The crew is using the challenge to raise money for charity
and intend to divide the money raised between cancer research
and locally supported Ship's charities.
Progress reports and distances travelled will be posted as
the challenge progresses.
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