Crew
Ben Cornwell
Henry Eastick
Henry Eastick
When Ben isn't in a boat, you'll find him engrossed in an adventure book pondering the life of turtles under the sea or building LEGO.
"This is an epic challenge, and the journey to the start line is as exciting as the prospect of taking on the Atlantic itself. The people I've met have been truly inspiring and the team at Alexander Devine Children's Hospice are incredible. It's an honor to be working with them and to utilise this challenge to make a positive impact in my local community."
His rowing journey started at Windsor Boys School from the age of 14 where he discovered a true passion for watersports. During the 2012 Olympics Ben had the privilege of rowing the Olympic torch during the torch relay! He currently trains alongside Henry at Maidenhead Rowing Club.
Henry Eastick
Henry Eastick
Henry Eastick
Happiest in either a wetsuit or a pair of wellies, Henry tries to spend much of his time outside and on the water. With a couple of screws loose, Henry is well adapted to rowing an ocean.
"Sailing the Atlantic would have been too easy, so here we are about to row it. I'm sure I'll live to regret saying that when we're being spun round like a washing machine but rowing presents the ultimate adventure. We have a fantastic cause to motivate us and the possibility of making a real difference"
Henry's rowing career is far less illustrious than Ben's having only learnt to row in 2019. He enjoys most watersports but is particularly fond of surfing and paddleboading. He trains alongside Ben at Maidenhead Rowing Club with the mighty Senior Men squad.
Support Crew
Joshua Reynolds MP - Ocean Oarsmen Ambassador
Alan Carr MBE - Charitable Fundraising Extraordinaire
Alan Carr MBE - Charitable Fundraising Extraordinaire
Joshua Reynolds is a familiar face across Maidenhead. Elected to the council in 2019, and now a cabinet member, Josh grew up in Courthouse Road and went to Alwyn, Courthouse and Furze Platt Senior Schools, only leaving to study in Cardiff where he graduated with a first-class degree in Business and Management Studies.
Joshua was elected
Joshua Reynolds is a familiar face across Maidenhead. Elected to the council in 2019, and now a cabinet member, Josh grew up in Courthouse Road and went to Alwyn, Courthouse and Furze Platt Senior Schools, only leaving to study in Cardiff where he graduated with a first-class degree in Business and Management Studies.
Joshua was elected a councilor for Furze Platt in Maidenhead in 2019 and campaigned for new, safer school crossings and improved access to public transport. Since being elected to Westminster, his priorities have remained the same, whether fighting for St Mark’s hospital, pushing for more GP services, or doing everything he can to hold the water company to the fire over the sewage crisis.
Maidenhead is a special place, it’s where we call home. I will continue to fight to make it a better place in live
Alan Carr MBE - Charitable Fundraising Extraordinaire
Alan Carr MBE - Charitable Fundraising Extraordinaire
Alan Carr MBE - Charitable Fundraising Extraordinaire
After 20 years running his own property business in Ascot High Street, Alan is now content to devote the rest of his life to the charity world. He was the Founder Director of the Ascot Charitable Trust, and worked with over 40 charities during his seven- year term as Chairman, which included hosting an event at Kensington Palace with Pri
After 20 years running his own property business in Ascot High Street, Alan is now content to devote the rest of his life to the charity world. He was the Founder Director of the Ascot Charitable Trust, and worked with over 40 charities during his seven- year term as Chairman, which included hosting an event at Kensington Palace with Princess Michael of Kent.
He also hosted a fundraising dinner on board The Royal Yacht Britannia for the Haig Housing Trust campaign, Coming Home. Alan is a principle member of ‘Team Sophie’ who bought Rio, the horse on which Sophie Christiansen OBE won her three Gold medals at the London 2012 Paralympics.
He was also a Trustee for Buckinghamshire Riding School for the Disabled. In 2008 Alan was awarded an ‘Outstanding Contribution Award’ by the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead and in 2010 received an MBE for his ‘charitable services’.