MORE PEOPLE HAVE CLIMBED EVEREST THAN HAVE ROWED ACROSS THE ATLANTIC
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The Challenge
The World's Toughest Row.
The World's Toughest Row is a 3000 mile Trans-Atlantic crossing departing from La Gomera, Canary Islands (28oN 18oW) to Antigua (17oN 61oW). The annual race begins in early December, with over 35 teams with crews ranging from 1 - 5, participating from countries around the world. The row is entirely man powered- NO sails, NO engines, NO outside support vessels. Teams bring all of their supplies for a journey that can last anywhere from 35 - 100+ days.
Teams battle with sleep deprivation, salt sores, and physical extremes including up to 45' waves. Rowers are left alone with their own thoughts, an expanse of the ocean and the job of getting the boat safely to the other side.
The race offers different experiences to all involved. The challenge creates strong friendships and competitiveness gives way to the camaraderie that is required to complete the challenge. Upon finishing, rowers join a small community of friends that have shared the adventures of an ocean crossing. The mental and physical endurance will result in a life-changing achievement, that will never be forgotten.
Teams battle with sleep deprivation, salt sores, and physical extremes including up to 45' waves. Rowers are left alone with their own thoughts, an expanse of the ocean and the job of getting the boat safely to the other side.
The race offers different experiences to all involved. The challenge creates strong friendships and competitiveness gives way to the camaraderie that is required to complete the challenge. Upon finishing, rowers join a small community of friends that have shared the adventures of an ocean crossing. The mental and physical endurance will result in a life-changing achievement, that will never be forgotten.
2019 RACE SUMMARY
2018 RACE SUMMARY
The official Race Summary for the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge 2018. Watch as 28 teams set out from La Gomera to cross the Atlantic for a an experience of a lifetime!
THE FACT OF THE MATTER
Each team will row in excess of 1.5 million oar strokes over a race.
Rowers will row for 2 hours, and sleep for 2 hours, constantly, 24 hours a day.
More people have climbed Everest than rowed an ocean.
Over $6million has been raised for charities worldwide over the past 4 races.
At its deepest, the Atlantic Ocean is 8.5km/5.28 miles deep.
The waves the rowers will experience can measure up to 20ft high.
There are two safety yachts supporting the teams as they cross the ocean. In the 2013 race, one yacht traveled a massive 9000nm!
The 2013 winning Team Locura arrived in Antigua with a blue marlin beak pierced through the hull of the boat.
Each rower is expected to use 800 sheets of toilet paper during their crossing.
The teams are supported 24/7 by two land-based duty officers.
In the 2016 race, solo rower Daryl Farmer arrived in Antigua after 96 days, rowing without a rudder to steer with for nearly 1200miles/40 days.
Each rower needs to aim to consume 10 litres of water per day.
Rowers burn in excess of 5,000 calories per day.
There is no toilet on board – rowers use a bucket!
Each rower loses on average 12kg crossing the Atlantic!
Rowers will row for 2 hours, and sleep for 2 hours, constantly, 24 hours a day.
More people have climbed Everest than rowed an ocean.
Over $6million has been raised for charities worldwide over the past 4 races.
At its deepest, the Atlantic Ocean is 8.5km/5.28 miles deep.
The waves the rowers will experience can measure up to 20ft high.
There are two safety yachts supporting the teams as they cross the ocean. In the 2013 race, one yacht traveled a massive 9000nm!
The 2013 winning Team Locura arrived in Antigua with a blue marlin beak pierced through the hull of the boat.
Each rower is expected to use 800 sheets of toilet paper during their crossing.
The teams are supported 24/7 by two land-based duty officers.
In the 2016 race, solo rower Daryl Farmer arrived in Antigua after 96 days, rowing without a rudder to steer with for nearly 1200miles/40 days.
Each rower needs to aim to consume 10 litres of water per day.
Rowers burn in excess of 5,000 calories per day.
There is no toilet on board – rowers use a bucket!
Each rower loses on average 12kg crossing the Atlantic!
3000NAUTICAL MILES
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50NUMBER OF DAYS
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4NUMBER OF VETERANS
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100%SELF-SUSTAINED
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