Ferry News Archive
Ferry good show as police rowers match HSS Stranraer journey time
Date: 28 Mar 2006 00:00 Source: Belfast TelegraphPSNI officers based in Portadown have matched the power of Stena Line's new high-speed ferry during a sponsored row on board the vessel.
The participants are all members of the PSNI's tactical support group and the team of 14 officers rowed the 56 miles in under three hours and 40 minutes - the time it takes the HSS to sail a return journey from Belfast to Stranraer in Scotland.
The team averaged seven minutes a mile on two Concept rowing machines on board the ferry and completed the task in three hours, 10 minutes and 12 seconds.
And they not only burned off 6,104 calories, they also raised over £2,000 for Marie Curie Cancer Care.
The sponsored row took place on the HSS last Friday and cheering the officers on was Stephen Bryden, head of onboard services for Stena Line.
He said: "Raising money for any charity in a new and novel way is always a difficult task but the team from the police service came up with an interesting and fun event that not only raised money for a good cause but also provided a bit of light entertainment for our travelling customers."
Deputy Chief Constable Paul Leighton said he was proud of the officers who took up the challenge.
He added: "We would like to thank all the people who supported the team and the passengers on board for giving so generously."
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