Lymington's Ambrose brothers beat father's Atlantic rowing record

THREE Lymington brothers succeeded in beating their father's record by rowing the Atlantic in just 36 days – and have raised more than £25,000 for charity.

Louis (27), Felix (26) and Finn Ambrose (23) set off aboard Ambrosia from La Gomera in the Canary Islands on 12th December.

As reported in the A&T, they had been rowing 24 hours a day in a bid to reach their final destination of Antigua in the Caribbean in under 59 days – which was the time held by their father, Hugo.

The boys took part in the Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge nearly two decades after their father Hugo competed in the Woodvale Atlantic Rowing Race in 2003.

They completed their 3,000-mile feat on Tuesday, just 36 days, two hours and 41 minutes after they set off.

They were welcomed back on to dry land with cheers from a large crowd before an emotional reunion with their parents and other family members and friends.

Speaking live to Atlantic Campaigns, which organises the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, the trio said they were grateful for the support they had received.

Felix said it was "an unbelievable feeling" to complete it and joked "It is weird to see people."

Louis said some of the highs of the challenge included seeing a pod of whales and catching and eating a fish as their father had also done on his journey.

Father Hugo presented Finn with £5 for winning the bet against him, which drew huge cheers from the crowd.

They hope to raise £100,000 for conservation charity Tusk, and have so far gathered more than £25,000.

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