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Sarah's massive rowing boat challenge

  • Published
    23 April 2012
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Sarah's rowing challenge

Imagine living in a boat by yourself for six months, eating just small bits of food and sleeping in a tiny cabin.

For one British adventurer that's about to become reality.

Sarah Outen will be rowing a massive 4500 miles across the Pacific Ocean.

Nel's been finding out more about what she'll have to deal with.

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