Row team forced to start out again after weather setback

A TEAM of rowers who are aiming to raise millions of pounds towards a cure for Motor Neurone Disease have been forced to drastically change their route, because of poor weather.

- ROD MINCHIN

The ROW4MND crew who are inspired by rugby stars Doddie Weir and Rob Burrow, who both died from the disease had set off from Land's End, heading to John O'Groats via the Irish Sea.

However, having hit strong tides and unfavourable conditions, including 20 knot headwinds, the group landed ashore at Milford Haven, in Pembrokeshire.

They then retrieved their trailer and headed back to Cornwall with their boat to restart their 1,000 mile trip via the English Channel and the North Sea.

Despite the challenging weather conditions, the crew remains resolute that they will complete the challenge the first of four over the next four years.

Co-founding member Matt Parker said: "I feel genuinely proud that we made this decision to change course, in what was a highly dynamic and evolving situation.