Atlantic Challenge 2023

To raise awareness and provide funding to help people live with dementia, George Nelson and Russell Davis of Team Oar Blimey rowed 3,542 miles across the Atlantic Ocean

The Challenge - 3,500 nautical miles of rowing

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Setting off from Portugal on the 1st of December 2023, Team Oar Blimey independently and unsupported rowed across the Atlantic Ocean to Antigua in the Caribbean.

To keep the boat moving 24/7, Oar Blimey took alternating turns at rowing for 2-hours, then resting for 2-hours.

Blisters, salt rashes and sleep deprivation were the norm for this challenge and every ounce of physical and mental endurance was required to complete it – in 96 days, 23 hours, 14 minutes and 33 seconds!  

Partners and Sponsors​

The Crew

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George Nelson

Skipper

Driver for this challenge?

We needed a monumental and stand-out challenge with elements of adventure, risk and excitement to use as a vehicle for helping people to live with dementia.  Because I love the sea and everything about it, rowing across the Atlantic Ocean ticked all the boxes.

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Russ Davis

Oarsman

Driver for this challenge?

I’m very regimented in my routines and I wanted a challenge which would take me outside my comfort zone.  Not being able to control the weather and sea whilst navigating across the Atlantic was mentally and physically challenging. 

Karis Kennedy

SOCIAL MEDIA AND COMMS

Lewis Broadbent

Digital Partner

Megan Nelson

PROJECT SUPPORT

Judda Kirkwood

Transport