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“A Tale of 2 Oceans"
December 2009 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 one of "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 3,100 miles away at Antigua, West Indies.
In between the two islands, the rowers face the extreme mental and physical test to endure any weather, 50ft waves, with sharks and oil tankers being 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.
>> So what is the challenge all about ?
>> The Route
“You can race the other competitors but ultimately the Ocean decides the winner”
