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Langstone Lifesavers Challenge: 2008 is the 10th Anniversary of the Langstone Cutters Rowing Club (LCRC) and earlier this year it was suggested that, as well as the ‘Round the Island’ event, we participate in the FIRST ever London to Paris rowing race. A number of members expressed interest and we have now entered an LCRC team to compete in this unique race.
While rowing from London to Paris in a Thames Waterman Cutter boat has been done four times before - with a record time of 90 hours - this is the first time a RACE has been run. Polar Adventures Limited and the crews will be working together to make it a success. The rowing starts in London on May 2nd 2008. It will be raced over a number of legs. Leg 1: Starting at Westminster Bridge, London will see the teams racing down the Thames, round Kent to Dover. Leg 2: From Dover to Le Havre which will include the Channel crossing under strict supervision as it is the busiest waterway in the world. Leg 3: Leaving Le Havre through the tidal section to Amfrevilles. The final legs will be a series of sprints, lock to lock; on handicap (i.e. Slowest boat gets a head start, faster boats in pursuit). The finish is Paris beside the Eiffel Tower very early on the morning of May 8th. More information about the race and the organisers will be found on the London2Paris Rowing web site
This will be a significant opportunity for attracting local and national interest – on the web, in newspapers, radio and television so we decided to start the Langstone Lifesavers Fund: The L2P team has set a target of raising £50,000 (€65,000) for charities with a common theme – saving lives. Our first charities, which we hopefully won’t need on our trip, are the RNLI and the Société Nationale de Sauvetage en Mer; both charitable funds that save lives at sea. Our nominated Land-based lifesaving charities included are the British Heart Foundation and Cancer Research UK.
Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor the team: BHF - British Heart Foundation will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.So please sponsor the team now!
LATEST NEWS: The Langstone Cutters Rowing Club team WON both trophies in the 1st ever London2Paris Rowing Race
Watch some video & view some pictures on the left
Many thanks for your support.
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Congratulations Deb and team-mates - a huge achievement! Donation by Jo Wixon 12/05/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Better you than me. Donation by Roy 05/05/08 |
£20.00 | |
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Hopefully no swimming! Donation by Danny, Simona, Annabel & Oscar 03/05/08 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid | |
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Donation by Tony Pooley 02/05/08 |
£50.00 | |
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Mike & Deb I love you cuz you are so mad! Donation by Sheila Davies 01/05/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Good luck Ralph et al Donation by Mark Owen 01/05/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Enjoy taking a wee over the side! Good luck to you all remember if 8 go out 8 need to come back!! Donation by Matt, Sooz & Fraser 30/04/08 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid | |
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Good luck Ian Donation by Carlie Tottman 30/04/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Good Luck Ian!! Donation by Lyn Morris 30/04/08 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid | |
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Good Luck Sandra!! Hope your blisters are small ones!! x Donation by Marie & David 29/04/08 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid | |
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Good luck Claude - and fingers crossed for the perfect weather! Donation by Jessica Johnson 29/04/08 |
£50.00 | |
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dont forget the life jacket! Good luck and best wishes, I know you will make it x Donation by Jo Shipston 23/04/08 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid | |
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Good luck - take it easy or you'll be needing help from this Charity Donation by Ivan 16/04/08 |
£15.00 | |
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STEVIE JUST STAY CALM AND GOOD LUCK TO ALL WHO ROW WITH HIM! Donation by stevo 15/04/08 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid | |
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Good luck Sandra, Germany and France are counting on you! Donation by Sophie and Konrad Menne 14/04/08 |
£15.00 | |
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Have fun........ Donation by Andy Howse 14/04/08 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid | |
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Good luck to you, Sandra. We are sure you will succeed. Donation by Malcolm & Sue Mowat 13/04/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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stroke, stroke, stroke, stroke, stroke, stroke, stroke, stroke, stroke, stroke, stroke, stroke, stroke, stroke, stroke, stroke, stroke, stroke, stroke Donation by Rowan Evans 08/04/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Sounds like a fun and challenging undertaking, Stephen! Best of luck. Donation by Rob Smith 08/04/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Stevie-it will be highly amusing to think of you out at sea,knocking people out with your elbows.Have a great trip. Donation by Jonathon Webb 02/04/08 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid | |
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Good luck Stevie Matthews...try not to stamp on anyone! Donation by Adam Pigott 02/04/08 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid | |
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Mike, wishing you and your team a safe and successful voyage. Donation by Lynda Thompson 01/04/08 |
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid | |
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Good luck Sandra, your'e all MAD Donation by Neil Druce 31/03/08 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid | |
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Sounds amazing, the challenge of a lifetime! Wishing you lots of luck, enjoy! x Donation by Louise, Gavin & Lexi White 28/03/08 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid | |
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Good luck! Donation by Matt and Thais 27/03/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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All the best to all of you ...fingers crossed for calm waters! Donation by Mark Thompson-Smith 25/03/08 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid | |
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Enjoy the row Stephen - if you get a move on you can get back for racing on the 8th. Good Luck. Donation by Haygarth 06/03/08 |
£25.00 |
| * Total raised online: | £585.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £0.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £115.64 |
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