A Luckington mother is one of four female rowers aiming to break the Great Pacific Race world record.

Purusha Gordon and her crew are aiming to break the current female-four World Record of 50 days, 8 hours and 14 minutes, set in 2014.

Rowing two hours on, two hours off, 24/7 and burning between 6,500-8,500 calories each day, the team will experience both physical and mental challenges, including body sores, seasickness, extreme exhaustion and fatigue.

Purusha ‘P’ Gordon, mum of two young boys, Harry and Alfie has been on her own personal journey getting to the start line.

“From saying ‘yes’ over two years ago without really knowing what I was letting myself in for, I now reflect on how far I have come,” she said.

“This experience has been humbling and a total privilege to be part of. There have been times when I thought I couldn’t do this when thrown continuous curve balls but within me, I just knew I couldn’t give up.

“The ability to adjust my mindset to always find a way and to come back from setbacks has definitely made me stronger, peaceful and more resilient to face the challenges presented to me in everyday life.”

Since its launch in 2014, only 22 teams have ever completed the Great Pacific Race, rowing 2,400 nautical miles from San Francisco to Hawaii, with only two four-person all females teams reaching the finish line.

The team is looking to raise £60,000 for the Seabin Project - helping to create cleaner oceans with healthier marine life.

The Ocean Sheroes have had more than their fair share of pandemic hiccups! Gyms closures, access to on water training limited, three of the team contracting COVID, all of which contributed to making preparations for the Great Pacific Race even more challenging. The most recent curveball came with the team having to leave the UK two weeks ahead of schedule, due to US borders requiring the team to be outside of the UK prior to entry to the US for 14 days.

Donations can be made direct through the website www.oceansheroes.com