The Challenge

3000 miles of hot, fierce & diverse Atlantic ocean, racing from the volcanic shores of San Sebastian de La Gomera, Spain to paradise in Nelson’s Dockyard, Antigua.

What Is The World’s Toughest Row?

Map showing the route of an ocean race starting at San Sebastián de La Gomera, Spain (28°N, 17°W) and finishing at Nelson's Dockyard, Antigua (17°N, 62°W), crossing the Mid Atlantic Ocean, spanning 3,000 miles (4,800 km). Landmasses like the United States, South America, and Africa are visible.

The World’s Toughest Row brings together teams from all walks of life united by the same objective: to take on the unique challenge of crossing an ocean in a rowing boat. The atmosphere is electric as people help each other prepare for the challenge of the mighty Atlantic Ocean. Teams battle with sleep deprivation, salt sores, and physical extremes inflicted by the race. Rowers are left with their own thoughts, an expanse of the ocean and the job of getting the boat safely to the other side.

Race Facts

White rowing boat on a trailer in a parking lot under blue sky.
Rowing boats lined up at a dock for the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge.

Our Boat

You might be wondering, what rowing boat could make it across the Atlantic?

Meet the Rannoch R45 Elite, a state-of-the-art ocean rowing boat! All ocean rowing boats have the ability to self-right, meaning when we capsize - our boat will roll back over.

The boat is equipped with a water desalinator, navigation equipment, solar panels, and all of our food, so we will be self-sufficient for the crossing.

It also serves as the ultimate blank canvas for advertising your brand throughout our record breaking campaign. We can offer tailored sponsorship packages to suit the needs of your business, for more information- please head to our sponsorship page.