Row for freedom

• The FIRST female crew of 6 plan to row 3000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean unaided
• It should take 35–45 days, from La Gomera (Canary Islands) to Barbados
• Christopher Columbus followed a similar route when he discovered America in 1492 and later in the 1800’s the Atlantic was used to transport millions of slaves to the USA
• We will carry with us all the food and equipment needed for a successful crossing
• The race starts in early December to coincide with the end of the hurricane season and to get the most benefit from the easterly trade winds and Atlantic currents
• There is no room onboard for home comforts: no bathroom facilities, limited cooking ability and our diet will consist of high calorie expedition foods and snacks. We will drink desalinated water and sleep in a space smaller than a single bed!

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