John Bray Cornish Holidays Rowing Challenge – 12th April 2022

**This event has now passed**

We are delighted to confirm John Bray Cornish Holidays raised over £1,000 for the Port Isaac Breakwater Repairs.

The two rowing machines, kindly leant by St Breock Primary School, were set up outside of the John Bray Cornish Holidays Port Isaac office. Passers by were able to watch the progress of the challenge, volunteer to take part, and make donations. Every rower was treated to mini eggs, whilst each child was gifted a windmill.

Jess Holman, General Manager, said “With ages ranging from 7-70+, rowing anywhere from 1km to 10km, there really were rowers of all abilities. We had no shortage of volunteers. Local people were delighted to come together to raise money for the harbour, boost awareness of the cause, and to have fun!”

Penny Bolton, Owner Relations Manager, said “It was a wonderful event, with the whole community coming together to support us and help us reach the distance. The giant map displaying landmarks along the coast, complete with a moveable rowing boat, certainly helped to show passers by our progress. Plus it enabled us to see how close we were to reaching our distance, spurring us on! It was well worth the sore legs, knowing we have made a difference and raised some valuable funds.”

When was the John Bray Cornish Holidays fundraising event?

Tuesday 12^th April 2022

Where was the event?

The fundraising event was held outside our Port Isaac office on New Road. We were armed with two rowing machines and a lot of enthusiasm.

The John Bray Cornish Holidays Port Isaac office address is: 29 New Road, Port Isaac, PL29 3SD.

Who took part in the fundraising event?

A total of 29 rowers, including John Bray Cornish Holidays team members from both Rock and Port Isaac offices, as well as volunteers from the local community, each took it in turns on the two rowing machines.

How long did the John Bray Cornish Holidays Rowing Challenge last?

They completed the gruelling challenge, collectively rowing 164km. This was the equivalent distance of Land’s End to Port Isaac – achieved in just 9 hours!

How much did we raise?

Pledges on the JustGiving page and donations given on the day totalled over £1,000. Which will go directly to the Port Isaac Harbour Commissioners to support them with their harbour repairs.

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