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Couple rows 6,500 miles to NYC

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Riaan Manser and Vasti Geldenhuys row the last bit of their journey from Morocco into New York Harbor on June 20.
Riaan Manser and Vasti Geldenhuys row the last bit of their journey from Morocco into New York Harbor on June 20. Reuters
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South African rowers Riaan Manser and his girlfriend Vasti Geldenhuys row their boat “Spirit of Madiba” into New York Harbor
South African rowers Riaan Manser and his girlfriend Vasti Geldenhuys row their boat “Spirit of Madiba” into New York Harbor June 20, 2014. Manser and Geldenhuys were rowing into New… Reuters
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Manser waves to excited fans and members of the media awaiting their arrival on shore.
Manser waves to excited fans and members of the media awaiting their arrival on shore. Chad Rachman/NY Post
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South African rowers Riaan Manser and his girlfriend Vasti Geldenhuys wave from their rowing boat “Spirit of Madiba” as they near the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor
South African rowers Riaan Manser and his girlfriend Vasti Geldenhuys wave from their rowing boat “Spirit of Madiba” as they near the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor June… Reuters
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The couple's route is highlighted on their navigation system.
The couple’s route is highlighted on their navigation system. Chad Rachman/NY Post
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Mobs of media greet the pair as they attempt to disembark. Chad Rachman/NY Post
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Vasti Geldenguys inside their vessel’s tiny sleeping cabin. Chad Rachman/NY Post
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The duo prepares to crack a bottle of champagne in celebration of their 6-month journey. Chad Rachman/NY Post
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South African rowers Riaan Manser and his girlfriend Vasti Geldenhuys kiss in their rowing boat “Spirit of Madiba” after passing the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor
South African rowers Riaan Manser and his girlfriend Vasti Geldenhuys kiss in their rowing boat “Spirit of Madiba” after passing the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor June 20,… Reuters
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Riaan Manser and Vasti Geldenguys arrive at the W79th St Boat Basin Friday, June 20, 2014, in New York, completing their trans-Atlantic journey. (New York Post/Chad Rachman) Chad Rachman/NY Post