Throughout their gruelling challenge, the men, known as Team Essence, will be safe in the knowledge that they have the connectivity they require to share the adventure in real-time on social media, stay in touch with loved ones and call for help if needed – made possible by Inmarsat.
Sailing from Lagos in Portugal to Macuro, Venezuela, their chosen route is by no means the easiest, crossing vast swathes of the Atlantic Ocean. Rowing 24/7, continent to continent, in a boat that measures just 8.5 metres (27.8 feet) x 1.2 metres (3.9 feet), Team Essence will be aiming to cut the current world record of 52 days to 46 days. Read the full article here