Four women, the Atlantic WaterBabes, are taking on the Atlantic in the row of their lives - a bid to complete the 2,900 nautical mile Woodvale Atlantic Rowing Challenge from La Gomera to Antigua, starting in December 2009.
Jersey has a history of male rowers completing this challenge but there has never been a Jersey-based Ladies Atlantic crew. Our aim is to break the women's fours record of 51 days, 7 hours and 31 minutes.
This race, organised by Woodvale Atlantic Challenge, will see the Jersey based crew competing against 35 other crews from across the world. The Atlantic WaterBabes are one of only two women's fours taking part in this race and are aiming to become the fifth women's four to complete the race.
More people have climbed Everest than have rowed across the Atlantic Ocean.
The race, which runs from the Canaries to Antigua, offers an incredible experience to all who participate including amazing sunsets, sunrises and wildlife encounters. However, the crew must also overcome the constant battle against sleep deprivation and the physical extremes of the race. With the familiarity of land far gone, the focus will be on the team and knowing all there is to know about the boat.
The 29ft boat will carry all the supplies and equipment for the entire duration, so there will be little room for luxury items. The crew will be entirely self sufficient for the duration of the race.
The Waterbabes will be rowing for 12 hours every day (2 hours on, 2 hours off) so we will each need around 7,000 calories per day, three times more than usual. We will be eating rehydrated foods, supplemented with chocolate, high energy snacks and vitamins.
The race starts on the 6th of December 2009.
For a minimum donation of £10 you can join our 'Land Crew' and we’ll put your name (and message) on our website.