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Charity rowers seek Island help

Welshmen hoping to row across Irish Sea

Five friends taking on a unique challenge for charity are appealing to Islanders for help.

The Welshmen hoping to row from Port St Mary across the Irish Sea to north Wales are in need of a support boat - after their original one broke down.

They're hoping someone on the Island can help them out by donating a vessel for the duration of their 64-mile journey.

One of the rowers, Nathan Midgley, says the vessel must be at least ten metres:

If you can help or want to find out more about the challenge, go to the Big Row - Isle of Man to North Wales Facebook page

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