Five Army Rowers. 3,000 Miles. One Extraordinary Challenge

In one month's time, five members of the British Army will embark on an extraordinary journey: rowing over 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean, completely unsupported.

Starting on the 12th December 2026 a mixed team of intrepid rowers from the Oxford University Officers' Training Corps (OUOTC) will be battling the elements and other teams as they undertake the World's Toughest Row !

Setting off from the volcanic shores of San Sebastián de La Gomera to the tropical haven of Nelson’s Dockyard, Antigua, the team will face mountainous seas, sleep deprivation, salt sores, and extreme fatigue — all in a specially designed 8.6m ocean rowing boat. Operating on a relentless 3-hours-on, 2-hours-off schedule for approximately 45 days, they will rely on teamwork, resilience, and sheer determination to complete one of the world’s most revered physical challenges.

But Force Atlantic 2026 is about more than just crossing an ocean. The team explained that they row for purpose. Each stroke of the oars is a tribute to the causes that matter most to us. Our chosen charities are deeply personal.

REACT is super excited to announce that we are one of the 4 charities chosen by the team which will help us to reach vulnerable and hard to reach communities when disasters strike and we will be following their progress keenly.


If you would like to track their progress or support their mission, you can check out their official updates via the Force Atlantic Instagram Page or contribute to their campaign on their Force Atlantic 26 GiveWheel Page

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