Team Seasoar update

Team Seasoar has hit the halfway mark in their quest to conquer the World’s Toughest Row across the Atlantic Ocean. And in an exclusive satellite call, one of the four-strong team, Sam Weber, caught up with PiGs Editor George Lewis to share the highs, lows, and everything in between after four intense weeks at sea.

As many would’ve seen, right out of the gate, the team faced a dramatic challenge: their boat capsizing when a massive wave struck during a shift change at 3:30am on December 19. The cabin was completely flooded, leaving vital equipment damaged or unusable. This included their daggerboard, BGAN unit and two carbon fiber oars.

But Team Seasoar didn’t let it sink their spirits (pardon the pun). They’ve braved Saharan dust storms, relentless ocean conditions, and the grueling isolation of life at sea. Yet, morale has remained high.

And there have been magical moments, too. From incredible encounters with a sperm whale and its calf to other ocean wildlife including phytoplankton and zooplankton, nature has provided some awe-inspiring highlights for the team.

Though the capsize set them back, Sam explained that trade winds are now in their favour, helping them pick up speed as they push toward the finish line in Antigua.

Sam sent his heartfelt thanks to everyone cheering them on from back home, and is counting down the days to crossing the finish line and reuniting with supporters back in the UK, which they expect to be the first week in February.

Stay tuned for more updates as Team Seasoar powers through the final leg of their epic journey!

You can also hear how Sam prepared for this epic row when he spoke to George on the Two PiGs in a Pod podcast here.