Avoiding Great Big Massive Ships
There's some big ships on our seas! The sea is home to some massive tanker, freight, and cruise ship fleets. Some of these vessels are colossal, boasting lengths of 400m…
Whale Watch
Killer Whales Attacking Boats Okay, so you might have seen the media frenzy about boats getting attacked by killer whales off the coast of Portugal and Spain and along the…
Irish Sea Training – Not Quite to Plan
A Blistering Start George and Russ’s training exercise on the Irish Sea didn’t quite go according to plan; but I guess the whole concept of a disciplined drill is to…
A Rowing Lesson from GB Olympic Gold Medallist – Alex Gregory MBE
With two Olympic gold medals and five World Championship titles to his name, Alex Gregory MBE is one of the leading rowers in the world. So, who better to give…
Oar Blimey chat with Jason Fox about Ocean Rowing
It's 'Foxy' off the TV Team Oar Blimey recently had the pleasure of meeting Jason Fox, the TV presenter and former UK Special Forces soldier best known as staff member…
Mansfield Rotary Club
Date Tuesday 25th April Time 7:00pm Venue Portland Training College Address Nottingham Road, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. NG18 4TJ Oar Blimey were delighted to join Mansfield Rotary Club where George exhibited the…
An assembly with St Peter’s Church of England Primary Academy
Date Tuesday 25th April 2023 Time 14:00hrs Venue St Peter's Church of England Primary Academy Address Bellamy Road, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. NG18 4LN Oar Blimey had a brilliant afternoon meeting the children,…
Russ pulling the bedding into the cabin
February’s Activities
Bed Comfort February was another busy month for Oar Blimey. The thought of resting only gave George and Russ another job to sort…their cabin cushion, or rather the mattress which…
General Update for January
With less than a year to go until Oar Blimey set off across the Atlantic, their sleeves are rolled up and the boat refurbishment work is moving forward with some…
A Few Distractions and Christmas Parties
A Few Distractions The past month has been crazy busy for Team Oar Blimey to the detriment of the boat refurbishment work getting done. Russ has been trucking around the…
