Lochinver man completes Atlantic row - on land!
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The intrepid Lochinver man who was attempting to row across the Atlantic before being rescued has now completed the journey....on land!
Duncan Hutchison was determined to tick off the 1000 plus miles he was from his destination of his home after his vital on board electrics failed seven months ago.
His abandoned boat Sleipnir has miraculously turned up in Norway nearly six months later.
Mr Hutchison survived mountainous seas, brutal storms and even a shark attacking his home-made boat.
He was picked up by the 590-ft long tanker Asphalt Splendor on September 22.
But ever determined Mr Hutchison has completed the remaining distance on a Concept 2 rowing machine - mainly on the oil rigs where he works.
He completed the final 16km (10 miles) yesterday.
He wrote on social media: "Well that’s it done 16km tonight to finish my incomplete row so covered 4800km from my ocean row (from) New York combined with gym Concept 2 rower and also 3088km practice rowing before hand, which I was posting on charts building up to my real row.
"Total - 7888km, thank you all so much for joining in and following, I will keep updates on what happening with my Sleipnir (I hope to get it home to get a refit.)"
Mr Hutchison previously said he will make another attempt – if he can raise the £10,000 to mount the bid.
Only 13 people have successfully rowed solo from west to east across the North Atlantic. Mr Hutchison still hopes to be the 14th.
His expedition is raising money for the charity Wateraid. Donations can be made at https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/duncanhutchison.
