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107 ROWERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD EMBARK UPON THE TALISKER WHISKY ATLANTIC CHALLENGE 2021
The soul-changing journey and challenge of a lifetime saw competitors launching from the Spanish port of San Sebastian in La Gomera, Canary Islands to spend anywhere between 29-60 days at sea on average finishing in Nelson's Dockyard in Antigua - Barbuda from January onwards. The crews will be exposed to all of nature's elements – facing a multitude of weather conditions, up to 40ft waves and experience rare wildlife sightings.
36 international teams – including five-person, all-female and solo crews – from countries including the Netherlands , the United States of America and Great Britain are taking on the race after years of preparation.
This year, three teams from the fleet – Anna Victorious (GB), Migaloo (NL) and Foar From Home (US) – are rowing to raise awareness and funds to help support Talisker's pledge for the protection and preservation of sea forests with environmental organization Parley for the Oceans.
The teams will be rowing for , an initiative launched by Scotch whisky brand, Talisker, to help support the protection and preservation of 100 million square metres of sea forest by 2023 alongside Parley. aims to empower people across the world to reconnect with the beauty and fragility of the sea and recognize our collective responsibility to take action.
Anna Victorious are a group of four friends from the UK, choosing to row in memory of the late wife of one crew member, to continue her passion for the sea and her desire to protect it for future generations. Joining them are Migaloo – a two-man crew from the Netherlands – rowing to support their ongoing work to address ocean conservation. The third ambassador team, Foar From Home, are four veterans from the USA , choosing to row because of their fundamental belief in the power of the ocean and its benefits that transcend visual beauty.
How can you get involved?
You can support the teams by following their social channels:
Follow: @atlanticcampaigns for full race updates
The ambassador teams join 33 other crews rowing in this year's
Rob Murray from Anna Victorious, said:
Aidan Scherpbier from Migaloo, said:
Paul Lore from Foar From Home, said:
To date, the Talisker x Parley collaboration has helped to conserve 40 million square metres of marine ecosystems. Kelp sea forests cover over 25% of the world's coastline and are found fringing every continent except Antarctica . They play a critical role in ocean health by sequestering carbon dioxide, regulating pH, harbouring microorganisms, and providing habitat and nourishment for marine life and keystone species.
The first distillery on the Isle of Skye in Scotland , Talisker Whisky is made by the sea. For nearly 200 years, the spirit and energy of the vast ocean that surrounds the distillery has created and shaped the signature maritime and briny notes you can taste in its whisky today. In their partnership, Talisker Whisky and Parley for the Oceans are unified in a shared love for the oceans and a joint commitment to support their preservation for future generations.
Talisker Whisky have sponsored the Atlantic Challenge for eight years and share the same love for adventure and the world's oceans. Talisker has a rich history with the sea – in 1830 Talisker Whisky was founded by the MacAskill brothers who rowed from Eigg to the Isle of Skye to find the perfect spot for their distillery in
Scotland . Just like the Talisker distillery, this row represents what it means to be made by the sea.
Lieke Hompes, Global Head of Marketing Talisker, said:
Carsten Heron Olsen , CEO of Atlantic Campaigns, said:
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For further PRESS information about Talisker please contact:
Victoria.monk@csm.com
For further information about Atlantic Campaigns and the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge please contact: media@atlanticcampaigns.com
For further PRESS information about Parley please contact:
Sara Jaurequi at Parley: sara@parley.tv
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