Bridport Gig Club are attempting to raise funds for a new boat by rowing around Britain - with a slight difference.

The challenge will be carried out on rowing machines in the WI Hall, West Bay.

The club needs to raise £27,999 to cover the cost of the traditional materials and expert building techniques that have not been altered in 150 years.

Committed team members are taking on a mammoth virtual row 1800 miles (2880 km) around Great Britain. Rowers will aim to combine their individual distances until a staggering 2,880,000 painful meters brings them back to West Bay.

A map showing the clubs route around Britain.

The club has a long waiting list to join, saying that they need to expand and are aiming to replace 'Dagger' the clubs first racing gig with a new boat.

"This replacement gig will help towards keeping the club on the water serving its local community," a club spokesperson said.

They continued: "This season has been a really successful one for the club – both on and off the water. Regattas and events attended across the UK involved a wide range of age groups and fitness levels; the enjoyment factor has been there for everyone taking part. Next year we are keen to build on our ability to develop a strong club full of dedicated rowers and run by volunteers, we welcome interest from anyone in the local area who would like to get involved.

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"Sponsoring our fundraising efforts would give a real boost to those tackling the thousands of km that we need to achieve our goal."

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