Survival and Science: The World’s Toughest Rowing Race
When endurance athletes discuss the ultimate test of human grit, the conversation often turns to the vast expanses of the Atlantic or Pacific [...]
National survey finds microplastic pollution around Britain’s coastline could be double than previously recorded
Microplastic pollution in the seas around Great Britain has been found at significantly higher concentrations than previously recorded by a joint project between [...]
The Crown Estate joins GB Row Challenge as lead environmental data partner
The Crown Estate has partnered with GB Row Challenge, the endurance rowing race which collects vital scientific data on the health of UK [...]
Navigation & Tides: Why GB Row is Harder than the Atlantic
In the world of ocean rowing, the Atlantic crossing is often considered the "gold standard" of endurance. It is a 3,000-mile journey of [...]
The Floating Lab: How a Rowing Boat Becomes an Ocean Sensor
The GB Row Challenge is renowned as the "world's toughest rowing race." Covering 2,000 miles around the rugged and unpredictable coastline of Great [...]
Training for the “World’s Toughest”: Physicality vs. Mentality
The GB Row Challenge is famously billed as the "world’s toughest rowing race." It is a 2,000-mile unassisted circumnavigation of Great Britain that [...]
The Microplastic Heatmap: What We’ve Learned About UK Coastal Waters
When we think of ocean pollution, we often picture "The Great Pacific Garbage Patch" or beaches strewn with plastic bottles. However, there is [...]
How And Where To Sign Up For The World’s Toughest Rowing Race
Embarking on the GB Row Challenge is more than just a rowing endeavour; it's a testament to human endurance, teamwork, and commitment to [...]
The Sound of the Sea: Mapping Britain’s Underwater Noise Pollution
When we look out over the British coastline, we tend to think of the ocean as a "silent world." Aside from the crashing [...]
eDNA: Tracking the “Fingerprints” of British Marine Life
The ocean has always been a place of mystery, where the vast majority of life remains hidden beneath the breaking waves. Traditionally, understanding [...]
Study reveals how much UK seas have warmed in a year
UK seas were, on average, 0.39°C warmer in 2023 compared to 2022, a report by the University of Portsmouth and GB Row Challenge has found. [...]
How Extreme Rowing Challenge Is Tackling Ocean Pollution
Tackling ocean pollution is one of the biggest environmental challenges of our time. Extreme rowing challenges are now playing a vital role in [...]
