Over 2,000 people have climbed Everest. More than 450 have been into space. On 27th March 2008, I became the youngest person to row, solo and unsupported, from the Canary Islands to Antigua.
At the start of 2008, I set off in an attempt to become the sixth person ever to complete such a row, and possibly break the record for the fastest solo crossing (well, I did it as fast as I could!). Additionally, I set myself the target of raising more than £20,000 for FARM-Africa, a target I've now surpassed. Why? Well, it seemed like a good idea at the time.
The difficulty and dangers faced cannot be underestimated. Over the short history of ocean rowing, seven people have been lost at sea. Survival alone would be a big enough challenge, but I was also propelling around 750kg up to 70 miles a day, eating as much as my stomach could deal with purely to stop myself wasting away. When I set off, I had no idea quite how much this challenge would test me, both physically and mentally, but that was half the reason I did it.
To find out more about the details of this challenge, please click on the links below.
I have raised over £20,000 for FARM-Africa. To help me raise even more, and to find out other ways to get involved, please 
