Rhubarb December 2025

ACROSS THE ATLANTIC – THE DEEP BLUE CREW GUS KNOTT (Kendall, 2010-2015)

JOURNEYS

BEYOND TEDDIES

First of all – congratulations! How did it feel to cross the Atlantic and finish second in such a demanding race? Thank you! Crossing that finish line was indescribable – relief, disbelief, exhaustion, and joy all wrapped into one surreal moment. After nearly 40 days of constant rowing, Antigua felt like a mirage that slowly became real. Finishing second was the icing on the cake, but just reaching land felt like a massive victory in itself. What inspired you to take on this extraordinary challenge, and why were those three charities so important to the team? We wanted to pick charities that really mattered to us. Tusk because two of the crew grew up in Kenya and had seen the impact that poaching and habitat loss has had on their country; My Name’5 Doddie because MND is a horrible disease that has such an incredible community around it; and the Clocktower Foundation as a salute to the many veterans and serving personnel who row to raise funds to support the welfare of members of the armed forces and their families.

Team mates (from top row l to r) Jack Ogden, Paddy Ronan, Matt Bromham and Gus Knott, Kendall, 2010-2015.

I n December 2024, Gus Knott (Kendall, 2010-2015) joined a determined crew of rowers, the Deep Blue Crew, and set off from La Gomera with one mission: to row unsupported across the Atlantic Ocean in one of the world’s most gruelling endurance races. Their goals were ambitious: to have an unforgettable adventure and to raise vital funds for three inspiring charities – Tusk Trust, the Clocktower Foundation, and the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation. After 39 days, 6 hours, and 55 minutes of nonstop rowing, they crossed the finish line in second place, an extraordinary achievement. Here, Gus Knott talks about the highs, lows, and lasting impact of this epic ocean journey.

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