FACTS ABOUT
The Boat, Communications & Supplies
Boat
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Communications
I will have a number of different types of communication devices on the boat.
Food & Supplies
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FACTS ABOUT
The Dangers and Challenges
Extreme Weather
The Atlantic Ocean is notorious for its unpredictable and often treacherous weather conditions. Rowers may encounter fierce storms with high winds, large waves, and heavy rainfall. These storms can pose significant risks to both rowers and their vessels, potentially causing capsizing, damage to equipment, or injury.
Shipping Lanes
Shipping lanes in the Atlantic Ocean are bustling with commercial vessels of various sizes, including cargo ships, tankers, and container vessels. The high volume of maritime traffic increases the risk of collisions with rowboats, which are relatively small and may be difficult for larger vessels to spot, especially in adverse weather conditions or low visibility.
Marine Life
Rowers may encounter various marine life during their journey across the Atlantic, including sharks, whales, and jellyfish. While most marine encounters are harmless, there is a risk of accidental collisions or attacks, particularly in areas with high concentrations of marine predators. Rowers must remain vigilant and take precautions to avoid potential risks posed by marine wildlife.
Blisters
Rowing for weeks on end, especially across the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean, can subject rowers to a multitude of physical challenges, including the development of blisters. Blisters are a common occurrence for rowers due to the repetitive friction and pressure exerted on the hands during rowing strokes.
Heat & Dehydration
Heat and dehydration pose significant dangers to rowers crossing the Atlantic Ocean, especially considering the prolonged exposure to direct sunlight and physical exertion involved in such a journey.
Exhaustion
Rowing across the Atlantic requires immense physical endurance and stamina. Rowers may face exhaustion, muscle fatigue, and repetitive strain injuries from the constant rowing motion. Prolonged exposure to physical exertion without adequate rest can compromise rowers' ability to make sound decisions and respond to emergencies effectively.
FACTS ABOUT
The Atlantic
Size and Location
The Atlantic Ocean is the second-largest ocean in the world, covering an area of approximately 41.1 million square miles (106.5 million square kilometers).
Depth
The average depth of the Atlantic Ocean is around 12,880 feet (3,926 meters), making it shallower than the Pacific Ocean but deeper than the Indian Ocean.
Marine Life
The Atlantic Ocean is rich in marine biodiversity, with a wide variety of fish, mammals, and other sea creatures inhabiting its waters, including whales, dolphins, sharks, tuna, swordfish, cod, and Atlantic salmon.
Shipping Routes
The Atlantic Ocean is one of the busiest oceans in terms of shipping routes, with vessels transporting goods, raw materials, and passengers between the Americas, Europe, Africa, and beyond.
Sargasso Sea
Located in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean, the Sargasso Sea is unique because it is surrounded by ocean currents on all sides, causing it to be relatively calm and filled with floating sargassum seaweed. It is also known for its biodiversity and is home to many species of fish, turtles, and other marine life.
Environmental Challenges
Like other oceans, the Atlantic Ocean faces environmental challenges such as overfishing, pollution, climate change, and habitat destruction, which threaten the health of its ecosystems and marine life.
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