THE TOUGHEST ROW – ATLANTIC CHALLENGE
Notoriously known as ‘the world’s toughest row’, The Atlantic Challenge, is the ultimate test in strength, endurance and character, comprising of more than 30 teams racing across 3000 nautical miles from the Canary Islands to the Caribbean each year. There’s plenty of reasons why more people have attempted to climb Mount Everest than the number who have ever rowed the Atlantic ocean, such as marlin strikes and 20ft waves, all while rowing for 2 hours on and off around the clock.
Our Island crew set off from La Gomera on December 13th 2023, and arrived in Antigua on January 26th 2024 after 43 days, 17 hours and 58 minutes. With nothing but each other for company they travelled with everything on board required for their survival, including dehydrated food packs, a water maker and navigation equipment. Although there were 2 safety yachts, the row was unaided, meaning that extensive training was required in preparation for everything the ocean may have thrown at them. Check out the moment our heroes arrived at the finish line below.
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Mermaid Atlantic 