Profiles - about Charlie and Matthew
Charlie...
- Age: 27
- Job title: Solicitor
- Company: Charles Russell LLP
- Rowing experience: None!
- Biggest worry: Matthew’s mad streak !
As the oldest of 3 brothers, Charlie has always had to make his own path through life and has done it well. He currently works for Charles Russell solicitors in London and lives in Fulham. He has participated in various charity events before, but none as demanding as rowing the Atlantic Ocean. Charlie is absolutely determined to complete the challenge and "can't wait to arrive on the beach in Antigua"!
Matthew...
- Age: 28
- Job title: Chartered Surveyor
- Company: Jumeirah Group, Carlton Tower Hotel
- Rowing experience: Considerable
- Biggest worry: Our relationship !
Again, the oldest of 2 brothers, Matthew has shown his physical strength in sport, playing rugby for the 1st XV at Shrewsbury School (where he and Charlie met) and rowing for the 1st VIII in his year. He is a qualified Chartered Surveyor and currently lives in Earls Court. Charlie describes Matthew as "a person with a great sense of adventure and unbelievable determination".
