Yeadon adventurer Ben Thack-wray is back on dry land after rowing across the Atlantic.

He was part of a five-man crew who set off from the Canary Islands on December 23 in a bid to break the world record for rowing the Atlantic.

Their dreams of achieving that goal were dashed by an opposing team, who were rowing in La Mondiale, the French boat that had held the record since 1992.

They had shaved more than two days off the previous record when they landed in Barbados earlier this month in 33 days 7 hours and 30 minutes.

But Ben and his crew mates were undeterred by the achievement of the La Mondiale crew and they persevered to create a new record for crossing the Atlantic to Antigua. The Atlantic Six - who kept their name despite the fact that one man had to drop out due to injury - clocked 37 days 5 hours and 55 minutes.

Theirs was the sixth fastest east west crossing - the five quickest all finished in Barbados.

The crew were met with celebrations and steel bands when they finally reached their journey's end on Tuesday.

Ben, 27, a former Menston schoolboy, was met by his father Graham who had flown out to Antigua for his arrival.

Yesterday Ben's mum Tish described her pride and relief at his safe landing, which coincided with his brother Mich-ael's 25th birthday.

She said Ben had phoned her to tell her that he had landed and was fine.

"What a relief. I think I slept better last night than I have done for months," she said.

"They have had lots of problems this last week. They were without power for a couple of days so that was difficult."

She said they had also had problems with their water and had had to ration their food.

"They were all just whacked when they arrived - but he was in good spirits," she said.

"Everyone is absolutely thrilled and proud," she added.