Jan 28: Ten days into their attempt to row the Atlantic in a record-breaking time of under 30 days, GBRow 2013 skipper Leven Brown and his eight-man crew today completed more than 1,000 miles since leaving Gran Canaria. Just over 2,000miles to go to Barbados. Follow their progress on http://www.oceanrowing.com/Avalon

After completing the Atlantic crossing, Leven will take part in GBRow 2013 in June.

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