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World’s Toughest Row Atlantic 2026 Open-Ocean Campaign

Row from La Gomera to Antigua under race rules, with months of training and boat prep feeding into one Atlantic crossing.

Dates

Flexible dates

Location

La Gomera, Spain

Budget

Est. $9,000+

Difficulty

legendary

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Highlights

  • Row 3,000+ miles from La Gomera to Antigua — unsupported and unassisted.
  • 2 hours on, 2 hours off, 24/7 for 30-90 days.
  • Rowers burn up to 7,000 calories/day and commonly lose 10-12 kg.
  • Weather routing and crew morale matter more than raw fitness.
  • All food and water (via desalinator) travel on the boat from day one.

Planning Steps

  1. Apply through World's Toughest Row. 2026 Atlantic departs December 12 from La Gomera.
  2. Complete all RYA courses: marine radio, first aid at sea, sea survival, navigation.
  3. Secure ocean rowing boat meeting specs. Budget 50,000-100,000+ GBP.
  4. Train 12-18 months for rowing endurance and crew compatibility.
  5. Ship boat to La Gomera weeks ahead for safety inspections.
Pro tip

Crew compatibility under stress is the single biggest factor. Do a multi-day training row in bad conditions first.

Stories from the community

No stories have been published for this route yet. The first finisher gets to set the tone.

Trust & source

Official source
Source

World’s Toughest Row Atlantic 2026 Race Entrants

Source link

https://www.worldstoughestrow.com/the-atlantic/2026-race-entrants/

Domain

www.worldstoughestrow.com

Source date

2026-12-01

Verified

2026-03-05T02:41:53.963+00:00

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Date status

Confirmed