Kayakers complete Lewis to Faroe 'epic'
TWO kayakers have completed an epic 255-mile voyage from the north of the Isle of Lewis to the Faroe Islands.
Former Olympian Patrick Winterton and former UK kayak champion Mick Berwick set off on Monday, stopping briefly at North Rona. They arrived at 3:30pm yesterday.
The crossing was in aid of the RNLI and it was the first time a kayak attempt has been made unsupported. One of the most famous crossings is said to have taken place in the 6th century by St Brendan the navigator.
Mr Winterton said they received a fantastic reception from Faroese fishermen after their "epic" 95-hour journey.
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