Messages of Support
Sir Steve Redgrave ‘Rowing for two hours two or three times a day I thought was pretty tough; to row across the Indian Ocean for months on end 24 hours a day you have to be crazier than me! Good luck & safe journey.’ Sir Steve Redgrave, British rower & quintuple Olympic gold medalist
Roz Savage ‘You are taking on a huge challenge. It will probably be the hardest, but also the best, thing you have ever done in your life. Over the last two years I have seen first hand your enthusiasm, dedication & determination, & I am sure you will cope with anything the ocean can throw at you. Go girl!’ Roz Savage, Atlantic solo row 2005, Pacific row 2008 -9
Dee Caffari MBE ‘What Sarah is attempting is quite incredible. No one should underestimate being out at sea for that length of time, particularly when you are entirely reliant on your own reserves to get you across the finish line. It will take skill & sheer tenacity for Sarah to complete this voyage. I wish her all the very best & look forward to watching her progress’ Dee Caffari MBE, First woman to sail alone round the world the ‘wrong way’, non-stop & unsupported
Sally Kettle ‘I have no absolutely no doubt that whatever Sarah sets her mind to she will achieve. I give her all my blessings for her trip and all the luck in the world…having faced 40ft waves myself I know she has the wherewithal and guts not to need it!’ Sally Kettle Two times Atlantic rower
Paul Rose ‘Sarah’s journey is the perfect example of taking on great personal challenges: As she says - elemental, just as adventure should be! I am a very keen supporter and will be doing all I can to help make it a success’.
Geoff Holt ‘Very best, Sarah. Being such a determined character, I know you will succeed. You were an important member of my team helping me become the first disabled person to sail single-handed around GB. Anyone would be proud to have you as part of the team’ Geoff Holt First disabled sailor to circumnavigate GB
Andrew Dilnot CBE ‘The whole College joins me in applauding this modern example of adventure & determination. As a student here Sarah always loved rowing for College, & we could tell she took the training seriously, but I don’t think any of us thought she might move from a rapid race along a stretch of the Thames to crossing an ocean.’ Andrew Dilnot CBE Principal, St Hugh’s College, Oxford
SallyGunnell OBE ‘ I’m sure with your drive & determination you will succeed. I truly believe my Olympic success was down to being strong in body but strong in mind too. Everyone has the opportunity to succeed. Be strong!’ Sally Gunnell OBE, British hurdler & Olympic champion