Women take on World's Toughest Row 2022

Let's cross this ocean!

We are four ordinary women, working four ordinary full time jobs with a desire to do something very out of the ordinary. We want to inspire others, especially women and young people who are dreamers, adventurers and out-of-comfort zoners to get out and find that thing that makes your heart beat a little faster. 

We are The Atlantic Girls and we are rowing 3000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean this year. Hello and thank you for being here from all of us in the crew - Katy, Laura-Jayne, Millie and Frankie! 

It was an idea born over a kitchen table between friends and has transformed into a real life adventure. The four of us didn't all know each other beforehand but we have found real trust and joy in coming together to fulfil this shared goal.  The global pandemic has certainly made the journey a little bumpy but has only fuelled the resilience we will need to get us across the ocean this December.  

Most importantly, we need you!

The aim 

To be the first female crew crossing the finish line of The Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge 2022. 

It's no picnic! We'll quickly fall into the routine of 2 hours on the oars, 2 hours off, for 24 hours a day for as long as it takes. There will be seasickness, sleep deprivation, salt blisters, and some Atlantic storms that could hurl out waves as high as two double decker buses. 

In the 12 years this challenge has been undertaken, we will join only a handful of other women ever to have attempted to cross this ocean with an all-female crew. We want  to inspire you to follow the things that light your soul, and feel empowered to achieve greater things! 

Our boat and sustainable focus 

We are strongly invested in making our row as sustainable as possible and will always advocate for a healthier ocean and earth. In line with our environmental goals, The Atlantic Girls have chosen to compete in the world's first 'Eco' R45 ocean rowing boat. The boat's core materials and manufacturing processes are centred around a sustainable design with reduced impact on the environment:

• The foam core is made 100% from recycled PET (10,000 plastic bottles).
• The resin is a ‘greener’ epoxy with carbon derived from plant origin.
• The glass fibre is manufactured using 100% renewable energy.                                                                                

The Charity

We are very excited to be partnered with The Brain Tumour Charity, a small UK based charity doing BIG things for brain tumour research. This cause sits close to our hearts as some of the team have family and friends who have sadly had to do battle with a brain tumour.  It has been humbling to learn of other peoples’ experiences with the sometimes awful reality of the disease, but also how much hope the charity has brought to those affected. With your financial support you'll help us reach the start line and  propel our ability to fundraise for this incredible cause. So let's get funding!

How can YOU help? 

• Donate on this page. Any amount goes a long way!

• It takes a community to cross an ocean so please tell your family and friends to follow along the journey on our social media. 

• We still have space for corporate sponsors to join us and claim their chunk of eco boat so please share with all your contacts. Even ask your employers to support our cause!

Help us get to that start line in 6 months time and cross this ocean! With your support, you'll be sharing our story, advocating for a healthier ocean and inspiring others to pursue their own comfort-zone crossing adventure!