ABOUT THE CHALLENGER
Growing up in the heart of Herefordshire in a military family, exploration and discipline comes naturally.
With a successful background in professional cycling, seasonal work in the French Alps and white water instructing in California, Annasley Park thirst for exploration continued. The last four years she has gained maritime experience in the super yacht industry as a deckhand and this is where the discovery of ocean rowing captured her imagination. With a unique life story and experiences gained, Annasley has a duty to inspire and educate a generational shift in resilience as well as raise money for her three chosen charities that are very close to her heart.
Authentically capturing her strengths and vulnerabilities across multimedia platforms and gaining knowledge, skills and experience from a mindfully selected team, will be imperative for the success of the Ocean Survivoar Challenge 2025!
THE CHALLENGE
The Ocean Survivoar Challenge will start from Tenerife and finish in Barbados.
Known to be one of the toughest endurance events in the world, it not only demands physical and mental strength, but also discipline and dedication. The Ocean Survivoar Challenge is a solo and unsupported mission across the Atlantic.
However, it takes a team with the same drive , values and passion to get Annasley from the start to the finish line. It says quite a bit, when there are more people that have climbed Mount Everest and have gone to space than rowed an ocean!
40
DAY TARGET
3000
MILES
300000
£ GOAL
6000000
PADDLE STOKES
THE CHARITIES
Close to Annasleys Heart
CLOCKTOWER FOUNDATION
CHILDREN IN NEED
MS SOCIETY
THE ALNWICK GARDEN
MY PARTNERS
Thanks to my Partners
Trouts Boatyard
Crux Medical
CS Comms
Force4 Chandlery
L&L Property Services
Maps
Tora
The Burton Hotel
Bright Network
Sheperd Offshore
Aurora Sea School
Nuero8
Breaker Backers ~ Gill Marine
Thomson Photography
Puca Design
The Little Ocean
Resilient Nutrition
Givestar
Exposure Lights
24Haymarket
BLOGS & NEWS
Keep up with Annasleys preparations and training
Staying Connected with Viasat and Spectra
I’m thrilled to have the support of Viasat and Spectra, who are providing me with a critical piece of equipment for my ocean rowing adventure: a BGAN (Broadband Global Area Network) system. This cutting-edge technology will keep me connected to the world, no matter how far out I am on the open sea.
Navigating the Unknown: How CS Comms and TracKS Power My Ocean Rowing Expedition
When planning my solo ocean rowing journey, I knew I needed a tracking and communication system that would allow for real-time monitoring, keep me connected even in the most remote parts of the ocean, and provide a layer of safety for those following my journey. I wanted my mission not only to showcase resilience and courage but to bring others along, allowing them to see every moment of my progress. For this, CS Comms’ integration with TracKS system became an essential part of my setup.
Mastering the Elements: My Experience with Para Anchors and Drogues
When you’re preparing to row across an ocean, it’s not just about strength and endurance. The Ocean Rowing Academy has guided me to understand how to work with the elements. The ocean is unpredictable, and during my training on True Blue, I’ve had the chance to get familiar with two crucial pieces of equipment that help ocean rowers handle tough weather
The Little Ocean by Matthew Berto. Annasley Park Edition
As they travel across the open seas in a small rowboat, an adventurous little turtle teaches a reluctant young girl that she will have to be courageous if she wants to follow her destiny. The book is available from The Alnwick Gardens.