OAR-SOME! Knight Frank backs all-female rowing team’s Atlantic crossing

Knight Frank has become a ‘Queen sponsor’ of the Ace of Blades – an all-female rowing team taking part in the 2023 Atlantic Challenge.

The challenge will see the team (main picture) row 3,000 miles unassisted across the Atlantic Ocean; departing from La Gomera in the Canary Islands and finishing in Antigua.

50 DAYS

The foursome are targeting to complete the row in less than 50 days, all in a bid to raise funds for MacMillan Cancer Support, The Outward Bound Trust and Prostate Cymru.

When they begin their crossing in December 2023, the team will row in two-hour shifts throughout the day and night. Waves can reach up to 20-ft in height, and at points, there will be over eight kilometres between the crew and the ocean bed.

Tim Hyatt, Head of Residential at Knight Frank, says: “Here at Knight Frank we are delighted to be supporting Liz, Kit, Laura and Beth (pictured below) in their ambitious endeavour.

What the crew is setting out to achieve embodies many of our core values.”

“What the crew is setting out to achieve embodies many of our core values, no more so than to ‘collaborate to succeed’.

“Rowing across the Atlantic is one of the toughest feats of human endurance and each of us at Knight Frank are behind you all the way. We wish you every success.”

The Ace of Blades team adds: “Knight Frank’s support is integral to the success of our campaign.

“While there will only be the four of us in the boat it truly takes an army to row an ocean.

“A huge part of this journey is about getting ourselves to the start, and while we need to be physically and mentally prepared, developing partnerships and securing financial support from the likes of Knight Frank is instrumental to ensuring we are equipped and ready for the journey ahead.”

Support the crew HERE.

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