Atlantic Four: And they are off!
Jun 1, 2005 20: 59 EST
Three years ago, the Atlantic Four team left Canada with their sights set on rowing across the ocean. After three weeks at sea, their boat’s rudder was ripped off during a storm, and they had to be picked up by a passing ship. Yesterday, "Vivaldi Atlantic 4" set off again - from St Johns, Newfoundland, Canada onboard "Naturally Best", intending to set a new record for route Canada - Europe, by finishing in Falmouth less than 55 days later.
Just like Ollie, and the Dutch Ocean Fours, the AtlanticFour guys are using Contact 3.0 GEO for their expedition: Check out the live reports, images and positions on the teams websites! We have some cool rows ahead!
The Atlantic Four team members are: Rob Munslow, George Rock, Nigel Morris, and Steve Dawson (with Garry Smith in reserve). The Grand Banks and the ice flows will work against the team, pushing them back towards the North American coast. The first week of rowing is most crucial, as this is when the team must escape those dangerous currents before reaching the Gulf Stream which will help to carry them home.
The 29 foot long boat will be faster than traditional ocean rowing boats because it has been designed with a radically streamlined hull that has a minimum wetted hull area. And since the team will be self-sufficient for the entire expedition, all supplies including food will be carried on board the boat. That doesn’t leave much room for shuffleboard.
Image live over Contact 3.0 of the crew on their boat “Naturally Best” courtesy of the expedition.
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