Dawn Smith and Paul Lore cheers as they arrive in Burnham-on-Crouch, England, after 48 days at sea and over 2,000 nautical miles traveled. Submitted
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
On Aug. 29, Paul Lore and his rowing partner Dawn Smith officially completed their charitable rowing journey known as the Hometown Row. At 1 p.m. GMT Saturday, the duo rowed into Smith’s hometown of Burnham-on-Crouch, England, after 48 days at sea and over 2,000 nautical miles traveled.
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