THE CHALLENGE
The Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge is hosted by Atlantic Campaigns, and is widely known as the world’s toughest row
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.
Antigua
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:
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Physical fitness
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Mental fitness
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Boat design
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Equipment preparation
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Rowing strategy
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Navigational prowess
© Atlantic campaigns
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
Master bedroom
Bedroom 2
© Rannoch Adventure
Enginoars
THE STRATEGY
Each day, the team will row two hours on, two hours off for 24 hours. Off-time will be used for:
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Eating (>5000 calories/day)
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Navigating & goal setting
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Boat maintenance
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Elevating team morale
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Sleeping