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THE CHALLENGE

The Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge is hosted by Atlantic Campaigns, and is widely known as the world’s toughest row

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THE RACE 🚣‍♂️

Starting in the Canary Islands, and ending in Antigua & Barbuda, teams row a total distance of 4800km, an endeavour fewer people have accomplished than climbed Mount Everest.

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Antigua

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La Gomera

 4,800 km 

THE COMPETITION

The Enginoars will compete against more than 35 incredibly driven teams.  Factors that play a part in deciding the winner include:

  • Physical fitness

  • Mental fitness

  • Boat design

  • Equipment preparation

  • Rowing strategy

  • Navigational prowess

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THE BOAT

The team will row, eat, sleep and 💩 for up to 70 days on a specialised four-person ocean rowing boat, carrying all of their food, water and equipment 

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Master bedroom

Bedroom 2 

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Enginoars

THE STRATEGY

Each day, the team will row two hours on, two hours off for 24 hours. Off-time will be used for:

  • Eating (>5000 calories/day)

  • Navigating & goal setting

  • Boat maintenance

  • Elevating team morale

  • Sleeping

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