J & E Shepherd are pleased to announce a sponsorship deal that sees them supporting one of the worlds toughest rowing races, the inaugural Ocean Fours Rowing Race 2006. This will see 15 teams of four compete on equal terms in identically purpose built 29 foot ocean rowing boats across 3,100 miles of North Atlantic Sea starting New York Harbour on 10 June 2006 and arriving in Falmouth some two months later.

Senior partner John Bennett has stated : “We are very pleased and proud to be involved in such an historic and exciting race. The Oceans Four Rowing Race involves skills and attributes that mirror our company strategy allowing us to develop through the success of the teams that will take part in this once in a lifetime adventure.”

The race will be called the J & E Shepherd Ocean Fours Rowing Race 2006 and it is understood that Sky TV is to be making a documentary on it.

J & E Shepherd will combine their involvement in this unique event as a chance to raise funds and awareness for Meningitis Trust. It is proposed to hold four dinners between now and the start of the race in Dundee, Aberdeen, Glasgow and Edinburgh.