December 2023 is the start of become Atlantic's row, unassisted, from San Sebastien de la Gomera to English Harbour, Antigua.

 

It will take between 30 and 50 days rowing in 2 hour shifts, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This equates to the crew taking over 1.5 million oar strokes each, burning 5000 calories per day and consuming 10 litres of water per day. ​

 

become Atlantic will endure salt sores, dehydration and sleep deprivation. Waves in the 2022 race reached up to 10m resulting in regular capsizing and subsequent technical issues.​ 

 

But there is an epic reward.