Ahoy!
Welcome to The Ocean Oarsmen!
Meet Ben and Henry, two mildly competent oarsmen with big ambition! Thus far, we've tackled the Thames as river rowers but now have our sights set on rowing the Atlantic in aid of raising £50,000 for Alexander Devine Children's Hospice.
Our Sponsors
The Race
World’s Toughest Row – Atlantic
3000 miles of hot, fierce & diverse Atlantic ocean, racing from the volcanic shores La Gomera, Canary Islands, Spain (28°N 17°W) to Nelson’s Dockyard, English Harbour, Antigua and Barbuda (17°N 62°W).
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
- Each team will row in excess of 1.5 million strokes during the race
- Rowers will row for 2 hours and sleep for 2 hours, constantly, 24hours a day
- In an average year, more people summit Mt Everest the have EVER rowed an ocean
- At its deepest, the Atlantic Ocean is 8.5km/5.28miles deep
- The waves that rowers experience can measure 20ft high
- Rowers burn in excess of 5ooo calories a day
The Boat
This is what we'll be calling home for the duration of the unsupported crossing.
Specifically designed for two rowers, this 7.32 meter marvel of fiberglass construction features two cabins and room for provisions and equipment such a solar powered energy systems and watermakers.
Our Charity - Alexander Devine
Alexander Devine Children's Hospice Service provides vital support to children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, and their families, across Berkshire and the surrounding counties.
Their support is delivered by a dedicated and passionate team which includes respite care, specialist play, symptom management, family support, end of life care and bereavement support.
By partnering and donating to Ocean Oarsmen, you'll be enabling us to support Alexander Devine Children's Hospice in extending their reach and services across Berkshire providing specialist play and care to seriously ill children.
See our Partnership Packages below to explore how you can help us raise £50,000.