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The Shaw and Partners Atlantic Crew makes it across the Atlantic in 37 days 4 hours 37 minutes

They rowed the Atlantic! Please join us in congratulating the Shaw and Partners Atlantic Crew of Sam Horsley, Robert Wells, Louis Hugh-Jones and James Samuels for making it across the Atlantic in 37 days 4 hours 37 minutes, placing 3rd in the four crew class and 4th overall in the Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge – what an epic journey and effort! Along the way they have raised almost $200,000 for Gotcha4Life Foundation. From everyone here at Shaw and Partners, congratulations, what an amazing effort. Take a look [...]

It started out as pub chat: four men in a row boat target Atlantic crossing

With 440 chocolate bars and a month’s worth of podcasts, the Australian crew will attempt a 5,000km voyage in record time. Like most crazy ideas, this one started in a pub. In high school, competitive rowers Sam Horsley and Rob Wells had come across video footage from the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge – an annual rowing race across the Atlantic, from La Gomera in the Canary Islands to Antigua in the Caribbean. Years later, over a few drinks, Horsley had a [...]

Shaw and Partners Atlantic Crew ready to row 5000km in a tiny boat with no loo

Their biggest challenge is the test to their friendship, say the crew risking life and sanity to raise funds for mental health in a mad Atlantic dash. It’s called the toughest annual ocean row in the world, a 5000-kilometre race across the Atlantic from the Spanish Canary Islands to the finish line at Nelson’s Dockyard in Antigua and Barbuda, against 35 other purpose-built vessels (some with just a solo rower aboard). The only Australian team – comprising EY consultants Sam Horsley and [...]

Welcome aboard with the Shaw and Partners Atlantic Crew

Setting off in December this year, the Shaw and Partners Atlantic Crew, comprised of Sam Horsley, James Samuels, Robert Wells and Louis Hugh-Jones, will be rowing 5,000km across the Atlantic Ocean to raise money and awareness for mental health charity, Gotcha4Life Foundation.The crew will row shifts day and night in tandem - 2 hours on, 2 hours off, 24 hours a day - pushing the boundaries of physical and mental endurance. Join Sam, James, Rob and Louis below as they discuss all things training, eating, sleeping [...]

Shaw and Partners Atlantic Crew charity dinner at North Bondi Surf Life Saving Club

A great night held at North Bondi Surf Life Saving Club last night supporting the Shaw and Partners Atlantic Crew (Sam Horsley, James Samuels, Rob Wells and Louis Hugh-Jones). Shaw and Partners Head of Financial Planning Charles Stewart hosted the evening where the youngest Australian team to attempt the Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge walked the audience through what this huge endeavour is all about and how they are going to make it across the Atlantic, successfully and together. After a Q&A session with the crew assisted [...]

Shaw and Partners signs on as naming rights sponsor of the Shaw and Partners Atlantic Crew

Shaw and Partners is excited to announce its latest charitable initiative. In partnership with Gotcha4Life, Shaw and Partners has signed on as naming rights sponsor of the Shaw and Partners Atlantic Crew, whereby four mates will take to the high seas to compete in The Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge to raise awareness and funds for mental health in Australia. The Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge is the premier event in ocean rowing racing, spanning more than 5,000 kilometres across the rough Atlantic [...]

Shaw and Partners sponsor of the Shaw and Partners Atlantic Crew