The Wonderful Worcester Buoys

Huge congratulations to the wonderful Worcester Buoys, aka OVs Matt Bladen (W 08-15) and George Farmiloe (Br 08-15), who this month completed the “World’s Toughest Row.” Having set off in December 2023, George and Matt took turns rowing shifts of two hours on, two hours off to cross the Atlantic Ocean in an incredible 40 days, 16 hours and 20 minutes.

They battled awful sea conditions, damaged equipment, and seasickness to complete this challenge, raising funds for Acorns Children’s Hospice in memory of a close family friend, Jack Dyer, who passed away in 2020.

They are currently on track to smash their target of raising £100,000 for Acorns so, if you would like to support Matt and George, just get in touch with us via alumni@ksw.org.uk for details.

Well done to the Buoys!