Atlantic Rowing Race 2007
The World's toughest rowing race


 


December 2007 sees the start of the third Atlantic Rowing Race, organised by Woodvale Events. Up to 40 teams in identical rowing boats, pit their mental and physical strengths against each other and the might of the Atlantic Ocean by competing in "The World's Toughest Rowing Race".

The race starts in the port of San Sebastian on the Canaries island of La Gomera (slightly west of Tenerife) and finishes approximately 2,900 miles away at Antigua, West Indies.

In between the two islands, the rowers face the ultimate mental and physical test. Extreme weather, 50ft waves, sharks and oil tankers are just some of the many obstacles in their path. Rowing alternately for two hours on and two hours off 24 hours a day will only add to the physical burden but is essential if they wish to win.

This route takes advantage of the prevailing winds and currents and the timing of the race also avoids the hurricane season. Two support yachts will follow the fleet in case of emergencies but if any outside assistance is received from them or any other boat then the competitors are disqualified from the race.