The Atlantic Rowing Race 2007
History
In 1966 Chay Blyth and John Ridgway were the first pair to row across
the Atlantic in the twentieth century, crossing from Cape Cod to Ireland
in a time of 92 days. Over three decades later, in 1997, Sir Chay Blyth
organised the first trans-Atlantic rowing race. There have been three
further races in 2001, 2003, and 2005.
The Race
Woodvale Events are holding the next Atlantic Rowing Race, reportedly
the hardest rowing race in the world, in December of 2007. Niall from
the Pan Atlantic Team has entered a pairs team with his friend James Burge.
The fastest pairs boat have completed the race in just over 40 days, which
given the right conditions is certainly an attainable target. The Pan
Atlantic Team will aim between them to row 24 hours a day (weather
permitting), for the duration of the race and aim to beat the time set
by James Cracknell (Olympic Rower) and Ben Fogle (TV Presenter) of 49
Days and 19 Hours. All rowers will be completely self-sufficient from
start to finish. All food, water, navigation equipment, and safety equipment
will be stored on the boat.
It is very much a race for extreme athletes, it is about endurance and
perseverance in the face of immense physical and psychological adversity.
It is a continuous, unsupported race across the Atlantic, where you have
to be completely self-sufficient for the duration of the race. It is a
non-stop 24 hour a day event, with each of the Pan
Atlantic Team taking shifts rowing throughout the night while the
other attempts to get some sleep.
Contact the Pan Atlantic Team:
Niall McCann – 07817112620 – niall@panatlantic.org
James Burge – 07824388794 – james@panatlantic.org
Click here for the Pan Atlantic Team
in the Media
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