‘Hope’ is a 2014 Rossiter Ocean 4, built of Carbon and Kevlar. She has successfully crossed the Atlantic 3 times: 2015, 2017 gaining the Pure class record for the fastest Atlantic Ocean crossing (in her class) and again in 2019. During June and July 2025, she will be attempting a circumnavigation of Great Britain in the GB Row Challenge.
To engage with her journey, including the refit, her training rows and the challenge itself,you can follow along on,
Instagram – @52.degrees.north
Facebook – 52 Degrees North
Web: www.52degreesnorth.org.uk
Upgrades and Equipment Included
Electrical – During 2024 Hope has had an electrical refit including new batteries, solar panels and components.
– Batteries, two main and one back up – Rolls Solar AGM 128ah
– Renogy 100W Lightweight Monocrystalline Solar Panels
– Victron Smart Solar MPPT Charge Controllers
– Victron Orion DC/DC Charging Unit
– Victron BMV702 – Battery Monitor
– Supernova Tri Colour Navigation Lights
Bodywork upgrade, topsides P320 / P400 rub down and gloss respray
New rowing seats and refurbished chassis
New deck running Jackstays
New Whale TCL4 locker hatches
Schenker Smart 30 Watermaker (serviced)
Katadyn Survivor 35 Watermaker (serviced)
Raymarine Hybrid Touch Lighthouse eS plotter / AIS / P70 Deck Display
Standard Horizon Explorer GX1700 GPS VHF Radio
Echomax – Active XS Radar Enhancer
DeGraaf Road Trailer
Loose Kit To Include
– 6 oars (Croker)
– Para anchor plus reserve
– Ground anchor plus reserve
– Kannad Marine EPIRB – serviced to 2030
– 2 x Kannad Marine PLB – serviced to 2032
– Standard Horizon HX300 handheld VHF
– 2 x safety throw lines
– Horseshoe
– Boat hook
– Fenders, mooring lines and spare ropes
– 2 x serviced CrewSaver Ergofit life vests, waist harnesses & safety lines
– Various other smaller / personal kit items
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