Team Seas Life have completed the World’s Toughest Row, rowing from La Gomera in the Canary Islands to English Harbour in Antigua. Over 3,000 miles of open ocean were covered, with the finish reached in 38 days and 4 hours.
This was a fully unsupported crossing. A 28-foot rowing boat became home for nearly six weeks. Sleep came in short shifts. Conditions changed daily. Progress was slow, physical, and relentless.
Every night of the crossing, RAW Pro 2 headlamps were used. Two hours on. Two hours off. Darkness was constant, and visibility mattered. From the first night leaving La Gomera to the final approach into Antigua, light was relied on to keep the boat moving safely.
The challenge was not only about strength. Mental fatigue built quickly and morale dipped. During the hardest moments, support came through calls with Bear Grylls, Laura Woods, Alan Shearer, Lewis Moody, and others. Those conversations helped maintain focus when energy was low.
Seas Life is made up of Tom Clowes, Julian Evans, Ollie Phillips, and Stu Kershaw. Four friends taking on one of the toughest endurance races in the world, where teamwork matters as much as physical output.
The crossing was completed in support of six causes: Cure Parkinson’s, the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, the Matt Hampson Foundation, Great Ormond Street, the Clock Tower Foundation, and Shiplake Primary School. The aim was to raise awareness and funds for injured athletes, veterans, people living with Parkinson’s, and those affected by motor neuron disease.
This was not a reckless decision. It was driven by purpose, shared commitment, and a belief that hard challenges can still have real impact.
The Atlantic was crossed. The night was owned.
