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Ocean Rowing

Extreme Rowing

The sport of ocean rowing started in 1896 when a pair of Norwegian fishermen decided to row from New York to Europe - a 2500 mile journey which took 92 days and 22 hours. It was not until 70 years later that the feat was repeated by Sir Chay Blyth and John Ridgeway. From then on the sport never looked back and now prospective ocean rowers have the opportunity to join one of many races across the Atlantic or Indian Oceans as well as the option to 'go it alone' independent of any race. Although the sport is growing rapidly only around 400 people have rowed across an ocean.

The boats can hold anywhere between one and 12 oarsmen and are designed to hold all the equipment and food that is required for a long trip at sea. Several ocean rowers have limited or no experience of rowing before which highlights that ocean rowing isn’t just about technique and physical strength but the crew’s ability to cope mentally with the challenge.

Syndicate contentOcean Rowing events

Atlantic Allum Cup Race

Starts: 
12 Jan 2011
Venue: 
Start point: San Sebastian de la Gomera

Indian Ocean Rowing Race 2011

Starts: 
17 Apr 2011
Venue: 
Start point: Geraldton, Western Australia

Atlantic Rowing Race 2011

Starts: 
4 Dec 2011
Venue: 
Start point: La Gomera

Syndicate contentOcean news

Row for Heroes: 2,100 Mile Row Around Britain

Hamish Reid and Nick Dennison of the Royal Army Medical Corps have become the first pair to row non-stop and unsupported around Britain

GB Row Challenge 2010

All female rowing team launch lottery to raise funds for record attempt

52 days 06 hours and 47 minutes: Charlie Pitcher Wins the Atlantic Rowing Race 2009

Congratulations to the first solo competitor to win a multiclass ocean rowing event

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