The Reason Why loaded up onto her trailer and leaving Cornwall. She is going to be rowed across the Atlantic Ocean again in 2009 by Jim Houlton and Paul Milnthorpe, and their progress can be followed at www.theatlanticvets.co.uk

Standing by 'The Reason Why' for one last photo before she leaves Cornwall.

Paul and Steve hand over a cheque for £24,000 to Cornwall Hospice Care.

Paul and Steve, together with Cornwall Hospice Care representatives Jane Appleton and Aimee Medlin, presenting the cheque.

The Reason Why - April 2008

The Reason Why - April 2008

The Reason Why - April 2008

The Reason Why being loaded - April 2008

Atlantic boats in yard waiting to be collected - April 2008

This oil on canvas, painted by Paul's brother Keith, records The Reason Why's epic crossing of the Atlantic Ocean - 2nd December 2007 to 27th January 2008.
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(Click on picture to see enlarged version.)

Bunting, flags and crossed gig oars over Paul's front door welcomed him home today.

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Thanks to Paul's brother Keith and Zennor Gig Club rowers for organising this.