Mission RASI, involves two replica 19 Century Cornish Pilot Boats being rowed over 140km, taking on the seas and shipping lanes (not to mention two live military firing ranges) to complete a non-stop circumnavigation of the island of Singapore (hopefully within 24 hours...). The event itself will be held during the 50 anniversary year of Singapore’s independence and coincides with Singapore Maritime Week on 22 April 2015 

The beneficiary of this ambitious project is the international maritime welfare charity, The Mission to Seafarers www.missiontoseafarers.org. The target is to raise over S$750,000 for its work. Mission RASI has already generated global press attention, donations and prestigious support. 

It has been a tough six months training for the event - my hands have certainly hardened up (I didn't know you could get blisters on top of blisters)! There are two rowing teams per boat - rowing in 2 hour shifts. Now I can't wait to get started. Thank you for your donation. Your support is much appreciated and makes those long hours on the erg worthwhile. The following video will give you a better idea of what the challenge involves and the valuable work of The Mission to Seafarers:  

Check out https://www.facebook.com/missionrasi to see what we are doing.

The team fund raising page is here: