Early 2012

Starting January / February 2012

The current mid-Atlantic speed record was set in early 2011 on board “Sara G” – 31 days, 12 hours and 55 minutes is the time to beat.

The boats we will be launching in December are some of the fastest rowing boats in existence:


Titan In build phase with Woodvale Challenge A brand-new lightweight 8 man sweep Ocean Rowing Boat To have 7 crew on-board with Simon Chalk as skipper. FINAL FEW PLACES AVAILABLE...... To leave Morocco in February 2012 to Barbados. Hoping to beat the current speed record for the Atlantic Crossing.	COMING SOON......
Aud Eamus Holds Indian Ocean Speed Record A sweep 8-man Ocean Rowing Boat NOW RECRUITING for a crew of 7 to be headed by an experienced skipper (makes 8 crew total). Leaving from Morocco in late January 2012 - a record breaking boat in its own right, looking to achieve the next record with a quick Atlantic crossing!
Oystershack Fastest ever boat into Antigua A sculling 6-man Ocean Rowing Boat To be put out as an all-female crew - ROW FOR FREEDOM (see Entrants for Atlantic Rowing Race 2011) www.rowforfreedom.com

For £15,000 per person, you will get the chance to have your name in the record books, as well as receiving all mandatory training (RYA First Aid at Sea, Sea Survival, Ocean Yachtmaster Theory, shortwave radio training and licence), medical equipment, tracking equipment, duty officer, family officer, a qualified skipper, race clothing, media coverage and a practical ocean rowing training package. Payment can be made in instalments, we can provide you with information on gaining sponsorship, and direct you to useful ocean rowing resources. Costs not included are foul weather clothing, travel and accommodation.

To apply for this exciting challenge please email us for an application form at gemma@woodvale-challenge.com