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Debra Veal MBE

Debra Veal became Managing Director of her first company at the age of 24 in 1999, with the launch of The Well Hung Art Company. Today she successfully runs two companies alongside a developing TV presenting career with the BBC.

Debra achieved fame by rowing solo across the Atlantic Ocean. On 7 October 2001, she and her husband Andrew set off from Tenerife in a 24ft ocean rowing boat to race 3000 miles to Barbados, one of 36 teams that took part in the Ward Evans Atlantic Rowing Challenge. However, only two weeks into the race, Andrew was taken off the boat after developing an uncontrollable fear of the ocean, leaving Debra to continue the voyage on her own. On Saturday 26 January 2002 and after 111 days at sea, she famously rowed into Barbados to complete the crossing.

                                            By sheer determination and keeping herself focussed, she battled 30

                                            feet waves, force 8 squalls, sharks and dodged tankers; but worst of all

                                            she had to cope with the loneliness and solitude.

                                            Since her epic journey, Debra has written a book Rowing it Alone,

                                            chronicling her amazing experiences. She is now a much sought after

                                            motivational speaker and her enthusiasm and 'can do' attitude have

                                            inspired audiences worldwide.

                                            Read more about Debra's achievements and honours by visiting her

                                            website www.debraveal.com.

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