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Today, at 17:04 local time in the historic Nelson\u2019s Dockyard, we witnessed the arrival of the last, but certainly not least, team in this year\u2019s World\u2019s Toughest Row. They picked the perfect time and setting to make their final approach. The captivating Antiguan sun set as their backdrop and their two proud children cheering them on from the Fort Berkeley lookout. The married couple fought valiantly right up until the final oar stroke.<\/p>\n

Arriving after 73 days, 12 hours and 3 minutes, team ‘For Better Oar Worse’ were welcomed by the blaring sounds of super yacht sirens and roaring applause from the dockyard. Mark and Dani Jones undertook this phenomenal challenge to prove to their children that anything is possible! Not only did they come out a stronger couple, but some could argue they came out as supermom and dad!<\/p>

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The race this year sadly saw the tragic passing of dear fleet member, Alisdair Putt, the skipper of Australian team, Aussie Old Salts.\u00a0 His death, due to a cardiac event on 4th January 2024, sent shock waves throughout the entire fleet.\u00a0 Alisdair was a valued member of the fleet. CEO Carsten Heron Olsen said, \u201cThe entire race is dedicated in the memory of Alisdair and a lot of thoughts go to, not only his team-mates, but also his family.\u00a0 Now we have the last boat in, it\u2019s always special to see the teams coming in, but it has been in the shadow of the circumstances of January 4th. Best of thoughts to the team and Alisdair\u2019s family.\u201d<\/p>

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This final arrival marks the end of, yet another magical journey embarked on by rowers, their families, the Atlantic Ocean, and the beautiful island of Antigua. The premier event in ocean rowing has seen its fair share of ups and downs this year, having experienced arguably some of the most confusing weather systems to date, with the most northerly and most southerly routes taken by the teams. What has come out head-above-shoulders over everything is the brilliant experience of this amazing race by rowers and spectators alike. Some dubbing it the toughest endurance race on the planet! Antigua and Barbuda and its heart-warming people have this year, once again, played a wonderful host to the participants and their families and we very much look forward to being back next year!<\/p>\n

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