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Ali Sullivan

Cross-Atlantic rowing hopeful begins 4,000-mile journey from Virginia Beach

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The clouds hanging over Hampton Roads for days had finally dissipated by the time Peter Harley launched his cross-Atlantic row Sunday morning.

Conditions were right and the tide receding when the 61-year-old pushed off from Dockside Seafood and Fishing Center before a crowd of about 50. Harley aims to solo row 4,000 miles to La Trinité Sur-Mer, France — a journey he estimates will take 3-4 months.

“All right, let’s do it,” Harley shouted as he stepped into his boat.

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