SigiMae
Awaiting Team Photo
Team Sigimae consists of a trio of Army Officers who should be old enough or young enough to know better, allied with a couple of whippets from Illkley Harriers. Only Phil has done the race before, but that was as a runner on a multihull some time ago.
For practice we have spent a long weekend in May looking for wind on the Scottish Islands Peaks Race but at least managed to test the oars and have a good look at most of the northern half of the race course. If we can creep past the lumpy bits of Wales we should be able to find Whitehaven where the boat is normally berthed.
SigiMae is a cruiser/racer of the old school and a tadge heavy to row, but seems to move quite well with a bit of breeze. The team will be supported on land by the long suffering Jan and any one else who can be roped in. 
We are aiming to raise some money for the SSAFA along the way, to assist in the sterling work they have done for servicemen and their dependants over many decades. You can donate or sponsor us at: http://www.justgiving.com/SigiMae