Embedding the principles of sustainability and conservation at the core of his journey, Henry Cheape, a prominent Scottish businessman, is ready to embark on a challenging solo row journey across 3000 miles of Atlantic waters.
Cheape, who is the father of three children, owns and manages the family-oriented Balgrove Larder farm shop. Nestled in the heart of St Andrews, Fife, the shop is renowned for its commitment to supplying locally produced goods. For his explorational adventure, Cheape plans to sustain himself with the majority of food sourced from Scotland itself.
The ambitious adventurer aims to raise a whopping £250,000 for eco-friendly charities via his participation in the challenging “World’s Toughest Row” event.
Commandeering the R25 rowing boat, PollyAnne, Cheape set sail into the vast expanse of the ocean. Fascinatingly, the intrepid sea traveler is a direct descendant of Joseph Bruce Ismay, who owned the once “unsinkable” luxury liner, Titanic. His great-great-grandfather.
Roughly estimated, Cheape’s arduous 3000-mile journey across the Atlantic could take up to ten weeks to complete. Notably, forty other participants with their boats will be accompanying him as part of this event.
Through his mission, Cheape is striving to gather funds for some noble motives. The major beneficiaries of his efforts include the likes of Sustain, a global reformative food system initiative, and Global Canopy, dedicated to preserving nature against destructive commercial interests.
The 43-year-old shop proprietor confessed to the media that his motivation to traverse the ocean waves with a green concern is largely influenced by his children. He disclosed that they are “environmentally anxious” and show a distinct care for fuel consumption and alternative, less damaging transport methods.
Such admirable undertakings by committed individuals like Cheape significantly contribute to highlighting the current global environmental issues and the dire need for urban sustainability, especially in bustling metropolises like Glasgow.
