Bhavik is attempting to row 3000 miles (5000 km) across
the Atlantic Ocean From Spain To Antigua. He will row
solo and unsupported, in a 23ft rowing boat, spending
an estimated 90 days at sea.
(Maps by Greg Kolodziejzyk)
If
he succeeds, he will;
• be the first Asian to ever complete a solo ocean
crossing
• break the existing record set by Emmanuel Coindre
of France
•
be
the 32nd person to ever achieve a solo Atlantic crossing
Ocean
Rowing: One of the world's toughest endurance challenges
Ocean rowing is the sport of rowing across oceans.
Relying on muscle-power alone,
athletes have to endure extreme
weather conditions in the open ocean, gale force winds,
40 ft waves, severe sleep depravation, mental fatigue
and sharks.
This sport is unique in terms of its difficulty, exceptional
length and demands on physical and mental endurance.The
sport is as much a psychological as it is a physical challenge.
Rowers often have to endure long periods at sea with help
often many days if not weeks away. The challenge is especially
acute for solo rowers who are held in especially high
esteem within the sport.
Read more at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocean_rowing
Fast
Facts:
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Start: Spain, Landfall:
Antigua
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Distance: 3000
miles(5000 kms)
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Est Time: 90 days
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Boat Design: 23 ft
wood, Epoxy re-enforced
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Food: Dry Rations,
8000 cals/day
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Water: Desalinator
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Communications: Satellite
Phone, Argos Satellite Tracking
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Sails & Motor
or Support Ship: none |
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