The Entrepreneur
Ship 2025
The World’s Toughest Row
THE CHALLENGE
Phil and Jules are taking on The World’s Toughest Row. A challenge that will take more than 3,000 miles from San Sebastian in La Gomera, Canary Islands, Spain to Nelson’s Dockyard, English Harbour, Antigua & Barbuda.
The World’s Toughest Row is an annual race that begins in early December, with up to 40 teams participating from around the world: all racing with a common goal: to brave the unparalleled feat of crossing the entire Atlantic Ocean in a 24 foot ocean rowing boat.
This ain’t for the faint hearted!
This extreme endurance race presents a formidable challenge to Phil and Jules, as they row unaided across the Atlantic, pushing themselves to their physical and mental limits. Why? Well the real question is ‘Why not’ and ‘If not now, when?’
The Reason…
A desire to push boundaries and test their resolve, focus, sense of humour, and physical limits. Phil and Jules are motivated by the prospect of looking back on life, knowing they achieved something extraordinary and for a good cause.
As they face the Atlantic, their ethos is clear: row fast, stay safe, and, importantly, find reasons to laugh along the way.
Phil and Jules are tackling the World’s Toughest Row to champion the cause of UnLtd!
Challenge Facts
The Physical Challenge
Phil and Jules have decided to take on the World’s Toughest Row. Rowing 3,000 miles across the Atlantic could take up to 60 days if conditions and mother nature are kind.
The Exertion
Whilst most Atlantic crossings are made up of teams of four and take about 30-40 days. We will be rowing as a pair which is far more challenging in some ways and simpler in other ways!
The challenge involves rowing for 2 hours and sleeping for 2 hours constantly 24 hours a day for approximately 60 days. Each crew member will need to consume 6,000 calories a day and drink 10 litres of water and will still expect to lose on average 12 kg.
the Elements
The race will put Phil and Jules face to face with the elements. The crew will face numerous obstacles out at sea including Atlantic storms, beating sun and pouring rains, wind and waves from every direction and at times no wind at all. Then there are huge tankers and ships in the shipping lanes, and wildlife from whales, sharks and marlin to flying fish.
Phil and Jules face exhaustion, sleep deprivation, hallucinations, hunger, salt sores, and the physical demands of the race. Rowers are left alone with their thoughts, the boundless expanse of the ocean, and the responsibility of safely navigating their boat to Antigua & Barbuda. The mental and physical endurance required to complete the journey results in an achievement that will be remembered for a lifetime.
