Four rescued rowers arrive in Foynes

A television image of the Scandinavian Reefer as it approaches the life raft containing the four rowers

A television image of the Scandinavian Reefer as it approaches the life raft containing the four rowers

The four rowers who were rescued 200 miles off the Kerry coast yesterday after their boat was split in half in gale force winds have arrived in Foynes, Co Limerick.

The rowers, who were attempting the fastest crossing of the Atlantic in their rowing boat, the Pink Lady, are said to have only minor injuries.

They were picked up by a Danish registered refrigeration vessel, the Scandinavian Reefer, yesterday morning.

The rowers left St John's, Newfoundland, on June 30th, attempting to break the world record for the fastest Atlantic crossing from Canada. They had hoped to cut 10 days from the current record of 55 days to row the 2,100 miles to Falmouth in Cornwall.

READ MORE

The men were raising funds for the British Heart Foundation in the sponsored row.

The men were whisked complete with Garda escort, to Shannon Airport, where they will fly home to Southampton, via Manchester.