Dwyfor Meirionnydd Member of Parliament Liz Saville Roberts recently met with two women taking on what is recognised as the world’s toughest rowing challenge – crossing the Atlantic Ocean in a rowing boat.
Nia Baylis, who is originally from Machynlleth but who now lives in Aberdyfi and rowing partner Pammie Tyson, who will be rowing for Antigua, will use the challenge to raise money for Kidney Wales and two marine conservation charities.
The World’s Toughest Row, formerly known as the Talisker Whiskey Challenge sets off from San Sebastián de la Gomera in the Canaries in December and ends in Antigua in the Caribbean – a distance of three thousand miles.
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Teams race as either soloists, pairs, trios, quads, or in fives, attempting to cross the Atlantic following the path of the Columbus fleet centuries before. Crossings can take anything from thirty-five to ninety-six days with competitors battling twenty-foot-high waves, sleep deprivation, and an array of physical and mental extremes.
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Liz Saville Roberts MP said:
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I was delighted to meet Nia and Pammie, two inspirational women who are taking on the challenge of crossing the mighty Atlantic Ocean in a rowing boat, whilst raising money for three worthwhile causes, including Kidney Wales. The challenge of crossing the Atlantic brings with it a set of unique and frightening challenges and is a real test of endurance, both physically and mentally. Nia and Pammie have my greatest respect for embarking on this epic feat. I am thrilled that Nia will be flying the flag for Aberdyfi and for Wales as the duo join teams from across the globe as they take on this exhilarating yet challenging experience. I look forward to following their progress as they set off from the Canary Islands in a few short weeks and encourage everyone to get behind their fundraising efforts.
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Nia Baylis and Pammie Tyson said:
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We were thrilled to meet Liz at her Dolgellau constituency office recently and introduce her to our imminent Trans-Atlantic row. The campaign has been 3 years in the making, and we are very grateful for all the support and encouragement we’ve received along the way. We are now in the very fortunate position of being weeks away from launching and are honoured to join another 38 teams on the start line in La Gomera. We will be rowing to raise money and awareness for Kidney Wales and the ocean conservation charities Antigua & Barbuda Ocean Trust and Elkhorn Marine Conservancy. We also hope that our row will inspire others to explore reaching their potential. The race can be tracked and followed via the event organiser ‘World’s Toughest Row’ who will be providing extensive media coverage throughout.
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