Beatles, Manfreds, OG's, Fireworks, Brides and Rain!

Staurday 11th July saw us both with the boat with the kind permission of the Oundle International Music Festival at the annual music and fireworks concert in Oundle. A sell out crowd of 5,500 people watched local group the OG's perform together with the Bootleg Beatles (the premier Beatles tribute band) and the Manfreds (featuring many of the original members fo the Manfred Man Band).

With the boat in the main concert field we were able to get an excellent view of the bands and had a lot of interest in what we were doing. We potentially attracted some commercial sponsors however of note was one enquiry from a lady who ran a bridal wear company who asks if we would do the row in wedding dresses! I've heard of most things but two blokes rowing the Atlantic dressed as brides might send out some interesting messages! We did however volunteer to take a boquet or top hat with us.

The rain almost held off for the night but unfortunately decided ith an hour to go to give everyone a soaking. As ever the cockpit area of the boat filled with rain water (we must get a new bilge pump, anyone interesting in sponsoring this, please call!).

A fantastic fireworks display finished the evening and the rain did nothing to dampen peoples spirits. Many thanks to all those who donated to us on the evening.

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