'It's something I've always dreamed of doing.' 👏 Jooles Paillin-Dean had been preparing to take on the challenge with her former partner, but he died from cancer in 2020. Read more:
Ian and Jooles Paillin-Dean are aiming to compete in the World's Toughest Row in 2025
A Nottinghamshire couple are training to row across the Atlantic as they seek to break a world record.They hope to become the fastest mixed pair to complete the challenge.The mum-of-two said he made her promise to complete the effort, even if he did not live to see it.Ms Paillin-Dean married Ian in 2021 after meeting at an ocean rowing event in Ratcliffe-on-Soar."Rowing the Atlantic is something I've always [dreamed] of doing," said Ms Paillin-Dean.
The Paillin-Deans said they will raise money for the Leicestershire hospice Loros during the event, but also need to raise £150,000 to enter the race, which covers fees, supplies and a specialist boat.Follow BBC East Midlands on
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