Some 107 rowers from around the world set off on a voyage across the ocean for the start of Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge – an incredible 3,000-mile rowing race across the Atlantic Ocean.
The soul-changing journey and challenge of a lifetime saw competitors launching from the Spanish port of San Sebastian in La Gomera, Canary Islands to spend anywhere between 29-60 days at sea on average finishing in Nelson’s Dockyard in Antigua–Barbuda from January onwards. The crews will be exposed to all of nature’s elements – facing a multitude of weather conditions, up to 40ft waves and experience rare wildlife sightings.
The teams will be rowing for One For The Sea, an initiative launched by Scotch whisky brand, Talisker, to help support the protection and preservation of 100 million square meters of sea forest by 2023 alongside Parley. One For The Sea aims to empower people across the world to reconnect with the beauty and fragility of the sea and recognize our collective responsibility to take action.