Hello everyone, This was meant to be the first newsletter from the Atlantic Ocean. Instead, I’m writing from La Gomera — on solid land — because the start of the race has been postponed. ⚠️ Amber Weather Warning The island has been issued an amber warning for Saturday, with a strong low-pressure system building across the Canary Islands. This brings: Large, confused seas Swells pushing into unsafe heights Gale-force winds Breaking waves across the harbour entrance In short: it’s not safe to...

Hello everyone, What a week it’s been since the last blog. Everything suddenly feels very real, very close, and very emotional — in the best possible way. 🚣‍♀️ Penny B Touches the Atlantic This week we launched Penny B into the marina, giving her her first taste of the Atlantic. I wasn’t prepared for how emotional that moment would be. Seeing her floating there — the boat we will trust with our lives — was overwhelming in a quiet, powerful way. She looked completely at home, as if she had...

Hello everyone, We’re finally here! Both Paul and I arrived in La Gomera on Sunday, and today was our first full day of official race preparation — and what a day it’s been already. 🚣‍♂️ Fleet Briefing & Straight to Work We started the morning with the 9am fleet briefing, joining all the other teams taking on this year’s World’s Toughest Row. There’s an incredible atmosphere here — excitement, nerves, focus, and the energy of people who have spent years preparing for this moment. After the...