Frequently Asked Questions

The event typically lasts between 60 and 90 days, depending on weather conditions and team performance.

Each boat is equipped with a GPS trackers, an EPIRB, and multiple satellite phones, each boat also carries a life raft and survival suits. Every rower will carry a PLB, they will wear a harness and be clipped on to the boat at all times while not in the cabin. Participants undergo safety training, achieve key qualifications including VHF radio training, first aid, sea survival, etc. An event doctor is on call. There is a safety team who will be in touch with the rowers regularly.

Not at the moment. Currently we’re accepting teams of 2 to 6 rowers. The idea of accepting solo entrants will be reviewed in the future.

While previous ocean rowing experience is not mandatory, participants must be physically and mentally prepared for the extreme demands of the event. Almost anyone can row an ocean, but the physical and mental preparedness, particularly for the Indian Ocean, mustn’t be underestimated.

We offer resources and can show you proposals that have worked in the past to help you secure sponsorship. Sponsorship can significantly reduce out-of-pocket expenses, whilst at the same time elevating the profile of the sponsor.

Participants will face strong weather systems, challenging currents, complete isolation, and unpredictable wildlife encounters, making this one of the toughest ocean crossings.

Participants must be at least 18 years old to join the event. There is no upper age limit, but all rowers must pass a medical check.

There are specific courses to attain, and a minimum number of hours on the water in your ocean rowing boat (once you get it), however we also recommend strength and endurance training, to ensure you are happy and healthy enough to keep going when it gets tough.

Geraldton, Australia

Grand Baie, Mauritius

Less than 25 successful crossings of the Indian Ocean have been recorded.

Participants receive weather updates, safety check-ins, and medical assistance when necessary. The safety team are on call 24/7 and will actively check in on you every 48 hours.

In case of emergency, teams can activate their EPIRB or PLB to alert the coastguard. Helicopter rescues are typically out of range, but shipping can be rerouted to assist.

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The cost of a specially designed ocean rowing boat varies depending on the size and specifications. Expect costs from £30,000-£100,000. Most crews gain corporate sponsorship to help with costs.

Teams are responsible for packing and managing their own food supplies, typically dehydrated meals designed for long-term endurance events, as well as high calorie, long shelf life, snacks. You will get advice on what to take, and there is a minimum number of calories that you will need to carry with you.

Our team has decades of experience in ocean rowing, and between them have the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic Oceans, they will be on hand to offer expert knowledge and support throughout the process.

Rowers should focus on endurance, strength, and mental resilience training in the months leading up to the event.

No. Once you leave Australia, you will row continuously in shifts until you reach Mauritius.

Teams consist of 2 to 6 rowers, depending on the boat size and the participants' preferences.

Teams must pack enough food for the journey. Water is obtained through a desalination system on board. There will be some bottled water carried for emergency use only.

Expect everything from calm seas to severe storms, with hot days and cold nights typical of the Indian Ocean.