NOMAN

Hi, my name is Jonny Barrett, son of fellow Noman & team mate Patrick. Originally from Yorkshire, I now live in London working in sales at Procter & Gamble.

I have no rowing experience however I am a keen sportsman having competitively swam & played county rugby, enjoying tours throughout Europe & South Africa.

I’m looking forward to the challenge ahead but I will certainly miss Italian food and a cold beer whilst at sea.

Hello I am Patrick Barrett from Leeds. I might be 60 (ouch) but I still love to push myself. Whether it’s battling with council planning departments to overcome development objections as I do in my professional life or taking on a sporting challenge, I relish the opportunity to test my abilities.

I’ve completed marathons, many long distance cycle events and rowed for charities before but this is definitely going to be my most taxing adventure to date. I was talked into it by Jonny my son and fellow crew member and I’ve a feeling it’s going to be totally gruelling and amazing in equal measure and that’s just the training, bring it on!

Hi I’m another proud member of the blow the oars off crew and another proud Yorkshireman, albeit currently behind enemy lines having absconded to London to ply my trade in finance. Endurance events are not new to me, having done a fair bit of running and cycling, but rowing most certainly is. As much as I’m looking to testing myself, I’m also looking forward to the adventure and a break from life at the coal face with the crew. My biggest fear is navigating the wrong way, although a holiday in Ibiza doesn’t sound too bad. A G&T will be my most likely mirage in the middle of the Med.