3,000 MILES ACROSS THE OCEAN

The world's toughest rowing race

It’s happening on 12th December 2021

SO WHAT IS THE

Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge

Dubbed the "World's toughest rowing race" the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge is a gruelling
3000 mile unaided ocean row across the Atlantic from La Gomera to Antigua. To date, more people have climbed Everest than have rowed an ocean. During the row we were closer to astronauts on the International Space Station than someone on land.

"THE CURE FOR ANYTHING IS SALTWATER - SWEAT, TEARS OR THE SEA"

Isak Dinesen

In December 2021 Adam and Charlie departed from San Sebastian in La Gomera, Canary Islands, rowing around 1.5 million strokes, battling rogue waves and lost a total of 20kg between them to reach the finish line at English Harbour in Antigua. They faced huge mental and physical challenges whilst competing against 35 international teams, becoming the first married couple in the world to complete the race.

WE WENT THE DISTANCE

Canary Islands to Antigua

SOME INTERESTING

Facts about the race

WORKLOAD

1.5 million oar strokes

Utilising their tolerance of gruelling shift work the pair alternated shifts rowing 2 hours on, 2 hours off, 24/7 whilst battling the elements.

NUTRITION

5000 calories burnt per day

Charlie lost 11kg body weight and 10% body fat whilst Adam lost 9kg and 10% body fat during the crossing.

HYDRATION

10 litres water per day

They used their on board desalinator to make around 20-30L of drinking water a day.

SEE WHAT WE'VE LET OURSELVES IN FOR

TWAC Race Summary 2019

Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge 2019 - The Race Summary

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LEADING THE PACK

Our Main Sponsor

This multi-award winning gin distillery run by husband & wife duo, Art & Hils, is our main sponsor. "Atlantic Strength" epitomises what will be required mentally & physically for this challenge.
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