The Challenge
The WoodVale Atlantic Rowing Race is one of the world's toughest nautical challenges and the ultimate test of mental and physical strength and endurance. It has proven to be one of the world's last great adventures: more people have stood on top of Mt. Everest than have rowed an ocean. This grueling 2,900 nautical mile ocean rowing race will start from La Gomera, Canary Islands, on 3rd December 2007, and will finish 60-120 days later in Antigua, West Indies.
This will be the 5th race that has been run from the Canary Islands to the Caribbean and will involve up to 60 identical, 7 metre, ocean designed rowing boats and their crews. In between the two islands lies the ultimate test: a chance to prove oneself against not only the challenges of the ocean, but against the tempests in the rowers' mind, pushing the human spirit to the limit. The rowers will battle against storms, giant waves, constant physical exertion and mental fatigue. There are no motors and no sails on the boat; the main fuel onboard will be the desires of the individual rowers to succeed.
Pete Collett will be in the race, attempting to become the first Australian citizen to row unassisted across an ocean solo. He is dedicating his entry to the great work being carried out by the charity Alzheimer's Australia.
Route Map - Click to enlarge
Atlantic Solo Challenge - Mission Statement
"To successfully navigate the Atlantic Ocean in an unassisted, one man rowing boat whilst taking part in the most challenging endurance race the world has ever seen.
By raising in excess of $200,000 for Alzheimer's research; delivering massive global exposure to key sponsors; and achieving his own personal goals, this is Peter's way of making his one life, count!".
Race Start - Canary Islands
