Rowing 3,000 miles to carry the names of those we’ve lost.

Four ordinary people. One extraordinary crossing. Every mile rowed in remembrance - raising vital funds for Samaritans and Changing Lives. Silence costs lives, together, we can change that.

For mother Lenna x

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Tarah, Zahlia and Simone - So amazingly proud of what you are doing, Susie

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Dylan Kevin Bayliss Forever 26 Eternally loved and missed

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Matt Cassell Never forgotten

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Destiny Lillie Forever in our family thoughts

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For mother Lenna x / Tarah, Zahlia and Simone - So amazingly proud of what you are doing, Susie / Dylan Kevin Bayliss Forever 26 Eternally loved and missed / Matt Cassell Never forgotten / Destiny Lillie Forever in our family thoughts /

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Samaritans World's Toughest Row Changing Lives

This December, we will take on an extraordinary challenge: rowing across the Atlantic Ocean.

It’s one of the toughest tests of endurance and resilience, but the crossing itself is only part of the story. Every stroke we row helps strengthen awareness for suicide prevention with Samaritans and Changing Lives.

Why We Row

Team Spirit is taking on The World’s Toughest Row - Atlantic 2026 to raise awareness of suicide prevention and mental health, and to honour those affected by loss and crisis.

We row to use a demanding endurance challenge to create practical impact and meaningful conversation around mental health. 

The Crew

  • Penny Mallory

    Mental toughness speaker and coach, former rally champion and adventurer, Penny thrives on extremes and now faces the ultimate challenge - rowing the Atlantic.

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  • Susie Randle

    Cabin crew professional and private nanny, Susie brings calm, compassion and unshakable resilience - vital for maintaining team morale. 

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  • Georgia-Lili Robertson

    Human geography graduate, army reservist and sportswoman, George brings endurance, heart and humour to every mile. She rows in memory of her brother, he was a farmer.

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  • Jon Hardie

    Jon has 9 years’ experience in the armed forces; including 3 years flying the RAF Voyager air-to-air refuelling tanker on a wide range of missions - from leading tactical formations to global transport operations.

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The Challenge: 
The World’s Toughest Row

3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean 

On 12 December 2026, we will row away from La Gomera, a small island in the Canaries. We’ll have all the food, water, kit and spare parts for the 40(ish) days we expect to be rowing to Antigua. Our boat ‘Legacy’ is an RX45, designed and built by Rannoch Adventure.

  • Rowers cover around 3,000 miles

    The World’s Toughest Atlantic rowing race takes rowers roughly 3,000 miles (4,800 km) from La Gomera in the Canary Islands to Antigua in the Caribbean, following historic trade wind routes once used by Christopher Columbus.

  • Crews row 24 hours a day

    Teams row continuously, usually in two-hour shifts on / two-hour shifts off, day and night, for anything from 30 to 90+ days depending on weather, boat speed, and crew size. Sleep deprivation becomes one of the biggest challenges!

  • Boats are tiny and brutally exposed

    The ocean rowing boats are only about 8 metres long, less than 2 metres wide, and include two cabins just big enough to lie down in. There’s no toilet - just a bucket - and rowers are exposed to waves that can reach 20–30 feet or more.

  • Burning 5,000+ calories per day

    Rowers typically burn 5,000 to 6,000 calories every day, sometimes more, while battling heat, humidity, seasickness, and salt sores. Maintaining body weight is nearly impossible, and significant weight loss is common.

  • Ordinary people regularly take part

    You don’t have to be an elite athlete. Participants have included teachers, accountants, doctors, parents, and first-time rowers - many of whom had never rowed competitively before signing up. Determination often matters more than experience.

  • Navigation is old-school and digital

    Crews use GPS tracking, weather routing advice, and compass navigation, but must still make constant judgment calls about winds, currents, and storms -sometimes choosing between rowing extra miles or risking dangerous conditions.

  • Safety systems are crucial - but limited

    Each boat carries emergency beacons, satellite trackers, and communication devices, allowing organisers to monitor positions. However, rescues can still take days, reinforcing how self-reliant crews must be.

  • Most crews row for a greater cause

    The majority of teams raise money for charities, often linked to health, mental wellbeing, the environment, or education. Collectively, the race has generated tens of millions for charitable causes since its inception.

  • World records are still being broken

    Despite the race’s brutal nature, records continue to fall. The fastest four-person Atlantic crossing was achieved in 29 days in 2018, while solo and women’s crew records have been smashed multiple times in recent years.

The Cause

Our Charities

Team Spirit is committed to raising funds and awareness for suicide prevention, and supporting those in crisis. Silence costs lives - together, we can change that.

  • Samaritans is the charity that prevents suicide through the power of human connection. Connecting people in crisis with trained volunteers who will always listen.

    Every 90 minutes in the UK, someone dies by suicide. But talking saves lives.

    Every 10 seconds Samaritans answer a call for help, and every £10 raised has the power to answer a potentially life-saving call.

  • A national UK charity, Changing Lives deliver direct, front line support to those facing the most challenging circumstances, including homelessness.

    Changing Lives recognise that everyone’s journey is different and that with the right support, anyone can make positive change, for good.

    Donations are currently down by around 40% so your support is desperately needed all over the UK.

    How your donation is used: 50% Samaritans (Reg Charity No: 219432) 20% Changing Lives (Reg Charity No:500640) 30% Team Spirit Atlantic Row