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3,219 MILES ACROSS THE ATLANTIC OCEAN

The 'World's Toughest Rowing Race'

 12th December 2021 - 1st February 2022

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.

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"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. 

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WE WENT THE DISTANCE

Canary Islands to Antigua

SOME INTERESTING

Facts about the race

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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.

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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. 

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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 WERE UP TO

Emergensea Duo Race Summary
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LEADING THE PACK

Our Main Sponsor for the TWAC Row

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This multi-award winning gin distillery run by husband & wife duo, Art & Hils, were our main sponsor. "Atlantic Strength" epitomised what was required mentally & physically for the challenge.

HERE ARE THE REAL HEROES

Our Atlantic Row Charities

For our Atlantic and Around GB rows we chose frontline medical charities that represented saving  lives by air land and sea.
 

We have raised £40,000 during our rowing challenges for these amazing charities.

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