THE RACE
If you want to know more about this amazing race, read on:
The Atlantic Rowing Race 2007…
So what's all this about then?
Well, its a rowing race across the Atlantic, covering 2550 nautical miles, from La Gomera in the Canary Islands to Antigua in the Caribbean.
This is the original ocean rowing race that has catapulted ocean rowing onto the World stage of extreme sports. Prior to the first Atlantic Rowing Race back in 1997, the number of successful ocean rows could be counted in tens. Since that first race, the number of successful crossings has increased ten fold.
More people have rowed an ocean as part of one of the organised races than
the rest of successful rows in history.
The race structure offers the safest way to row an ocean - it’s put ocean
rowing within the reach of the ordinary person.
Teams from all over the World compete on equal terms within three race
classes in this latest generation of the event. All entrants are supported
by professional on water safety coverage as well as port logistics, race
parties and race web site.
From the sunsets and sunrises to the wildlife that will be encountered first hand - the race offers different experiences to all those involved.
There is a constant battle of sleep deprivation, salt sores and the
physical extremes that the row will inflict.
Once the safe haven and party atmosphere of port is left behind - you are
left with your own thoughts, an expanse of the ocean and the job of getting
the boat safely to the other side.
It’s now your World.
A basic existence leaving behind the memories and smells of land and dealing
with the emotions of leaving loved ones behind. The focus changes to your
team mate, watch systems and knowing everything there is to know about your
rowing boat.
