Part of our ongoing series highlighting extraordinary adventurers making their mark.
Welcome to AWEsome People, where we spotlight incredible individuals and teams pushing the boundaries of human endurance, adventure, and resilience. This week, we’re bringing you an exclusive mid-Atlantic interview with Atlantic Fusion 2024, a team currently rowing over 3,000 nautical miles in The World’s Toughest Row (formerly, the Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge).
Here’s what makes the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge one of the toughest endurance events in the world:
This remarkable race is not just a test of endurance but also a mission to raise awareness and funds for Abbie’s Army, a UK-based charity supporting research into Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG), a devastating children’s brain cancer.
Here’s the team’s Just Giving link, please consider chipping in to help: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/atlantic-fusion
Such an endeavor wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of sponsors. A special thank you to their Gold Sponsor, UK Postbox, whose backing has been instrumental in making this adventure a reality. Additional support from Antares as well as Dunlop and The Arc in Poole Park has been invaluable in helping the team prepare, fundraise, and reach the start line. We’ve not covered much rowing here; I think it’s about time we added it to our list of adventure sports.
1. What has been your lowest and highest point so far ?
2. Rowing over 3,000 miles is an education in itself. What have you learned about rowing and teamwork while out at sea?
3. Every bit of kit matters when you’re in the middle of the Atlantic. What items of kit can you absolutely not do without on the boat?
4. Dave, about that flask—are you still thinking about it? Do you dream about it bobbing up and down on the waves at night?
5. You’ve all had diverse experiences in life. What was your personal motivation to sign up for this race?
6. The logistics for an adventure like this must be intense. From fundraising to boat prep, what was the hardest part of organizing everything?
7. How are your bodies holding up, and how have they changed since you started rowing?
8. Being out on the vast ocean, you must see some amazing sights. Have you come across anything surprising or inspiring that has stayed with you?
9. What has been the most emotionally difficult moment for you so far?
10. You’re going to make it! But when it’s done and you’re home, do you think there’s anything you’ll actually miss about life on the boat?
Follow Atlantic Fusion 2024’s journey in real-time through the tracker below. Witness their daily progress, challenges, and triumphs as they make their way across the Atlantic:
Access the tracker via World’s Toughest Row Race Tracker.
Stay connected with the team and their progress:
Join the conversation using #AtlanticFusion2024, #TWAC2024, and #AWEsomePeople.
Inspired by this interview then check out our top 10 adventures of 2025. Don’t miss the next installment in our AWEsome People series as we continue to highlight adventurers taking on extraordinary challenges around the globe.
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