The atlantic rowing race is an ocean rowing race from the canary islands to the west indies, a distance of approximately 2,550 nm (2,930 statute miles or 4,700 km). the race was founded in 1997 by sir chay blyth with subsequent races roughly every two years since. [1]. Race to row across the atlantic ends with record breaking feats after 3,000 miles of pain and suffering, a naked young man from surrey has become the fastest man to row across the atlantic on his own.. The first rowing race across the atlantic was held in 1997, and won by two kiwis – rob hamill and phil stubbs. in 2001 rob was back to defend the title but had to withdraw after breaking his hand trying to stop a fight just a few days before the start..
Rowing solo across the atlantic aged 60 jump to media player shirley thompson is attempting to become the oldest woman to row across an ocean on her own.. Thats the feeling i had when we were hiking. i wanna row the atlantic! i have a strong backround in sailing and i have crossed the atlantic in class 40 race called "la solidaire du chocolat" in 2009. i have 16 medals from national championships in different boat classes. i have also won the worlds in x41 class in 2012.. The american oarsmen, a trio from texas, get in some training time before the start of the "world's toughest row," a rowing race across the atlantic ocean. (ben duffy) the dream.
