OCEAN WAYS
The Race
One ocean. No support. No shortcuts.
The World's Toughest Row is widely regarded as one of the most extreme endurance events on the planet. Athletes row 3,000 nautical miles across the Atlantic — from San Sebastián de La Gomera, Spain, to Antigua in the Caribbean, entirely unsupported. Every ounce of food, water-making equipment, navigation and safety gear is carried on board from day one. No resupply. No engine. No external help of any kind, for the entire crossing.
Unpredictable conditions — swells, storms, and waves up to 20ft, alongside stretches of flat calm.
Physical extremes — salt sores, blistering, sunburn, and an average bodyweight loss of 8kg per crossing.
What makes it "the toughest"?
Sleep deprivation — rowers work in shifts around the clock, for weeks on end, which can cause hallucination and impaired judgement in extreme cases.
Total isolation — for a solo rower like Marc, there's no crewmate to share the load, physically or mentally.
The Race Gets Tougher Every Year
2027 is shaping up to be the most competitive year yet — with over 45+ teams across the solo, pairs, and team classes. Marc will be lining up against rowers from around the world, all taking on the same 3,000 miles.
All 2027 Solo Race Entrants
Swiss Atlanic Breakers
Rower: Cindy Bak
Country: Switzerland
Richard Barker
Rower: Richard Barker
Country: United Kingdom
Ultra Freak
Rower: Michael Wardian
Country: United States
OCEAN OUTLIER
Rower: Richard Howells
Country: United Kingdom
Kenneth Lambert
Rower: Kenneth Lambert
Country: United States
Piers Callaway
Rower: Piers Callaway
Country: United Kingdom
Board Onboard
Rower: Betsy Board
Country: United Kingdom
The Numbers That Matter
43 days, 7 hours, 21 minutes.
It's easy to read a number like that and move on. Here's what you could actually do in that time.
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Our Sponsors
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Find out how you can be involved and become a partner.
Support Marc on his journey and become a sponsor. A 3,000-mile floating billboard, backed by a 150-million-person audience.
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Follow the Row. Every mile, in real time.
From 12 December 2027, you'll be able to track Marc's exact position across the Atlantic as it happens. Ocean rowing fans call this "dot watching" — and it's the single most popular way supporters stay connected to a crossing in progress, with over 3 million tracker views recorded across the sport each year.
PVM is a science-driven nutrition company focused on developing high-quality supplements backed by research, aimed at supporting health, well-being, and performance for people of all ages and activity levels — from everyday individuals to elite athletes.
Learn More
Euro Steel is one of South Africa's largest distributors and exporters of stainless steel, special steels, aluminium and corrosion-resistant materials, serving key industries like mining, power, and engineering across South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa. Built on integrity and strong client relationships, it's known as a trusted supplier of choice in the region.
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Our Sponsors
Proudly along for the row
Find out how you can be involved and become a partner.
Support Marc on his journey and become a sponsor. A 3,000-mile floating billboard, backed by a 150-million-person audience.
Learn More
For thirty years, Bush Ways Botswana has specialised in curating authentic safari experiences that prioritise wilderness, authenticity, conservation, and exceptional guiding. Our journeys go beyond sightseeing - connecting travellers to Botswana’s ecosystems, cultures, and remote places in a way that feels honest and immersive.
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Scheme Studio exists to help ambitious businesses stand out through thoughtful strategy and creative work with purpose. We believe the best ideas come from asking better questions, challenging the obvious, and building brands that people genuinely remember. Every project is a collaboration, and every solution is shaped around the people it's made for.
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