The TV chef and former star of stunt and prank show Dirty Sanchez, who goes by the label Dirty Vegan, reached Antigua on Sunday.
Pritchard, 48, who was rowing as part of a team of four, took part in the challenge to raise money for Dean Farm Trust and men’s mental health charity Humen.
Posting an image with his crewmates Billy Taylor, Johnny Ward and Martin Heseltine on his Instagram on Sunday, Pritchard said: “Fuerteventura to Antigua … 7.5 weeks of rowing across the Atlantic Ocean with these legends.”
The team departed from Lanzarote to on 6 March, but after a problem with the boat they had to start again from Fuerteventura on 13 March.
On his Instagram, Pritchard said: “I’m thirsty, hungry, tired and [have] adopted bingo wings on my arms and [calves].”
The team rowed nearly 3000 nautical miles in total.
Cardiff-born Pritchard struggled with an injury in the later part of the journey, having pulled a muscle in his back. He attempted to persevere and took painkillers, but was forced to rest up when the injury became worse.
After a period of rest, he started to help crewmates with cooking and other duties. Skipper Billy Taylor said: “He’s been cooking for everyone and making sure everyone has water. It’s a real team, crew effort.”
The team saw dolphins, turtles and marlins on their journey – but during a three-week spell did not see any other boats.
https://inews.co.uk/news/uk/dirty-vegan-matt-pritchard-completes-charity-atlantic-row-982073
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