Stuart Watts: Rowing the Atlantic and breaking a world record

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Stuart Watts hadn’t rowed more than a couple of times when his friend suggested an epic challenge – to row across the Atlantic as part of the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge.

Not only did he and three friends complete it, they now hold the world record for the fastest crossing!

Stuart Watts: Rowing the Atlantic and breaking a world record

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Stuart Watts hadn’t rowed more than a couple of times when his friend suggested an epic challenge – to row across the Atlantic as part of the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge.

Not only did he and three friends complete it, they now hold the world record for the fastest crossing!

(Photo: Stuart Watts and his team mates were known as The Four Oarsmen)

Along with George Biggar, Dicky Taylor and Peter Robinson, Stuart rowed for 29 days and 15 hours from La Gomera in the Canary Islands to Antigua in the Caribbean, finishing in January 2018. And they raised a HUGE amount for the charities MIND and Spinal Research – £750,000!

Stuart believes that if you put your mind to something, you CAN achieve it.

(Photo: Stuart Watts behind his rowing team mate George Biggar)

He has some pretty terrifying stories from the row and answers lots of burning questions, including: How big were the waves? What wildlife did he come across? What did they eat? How did they know where they were going? How hard was it?

Stuart also has lots of tips for anyone contemplating a big physical challenge in the outdoors.

(Photo: Sunset over the Atlantic from the boat)

I hope you enjoy the podcast! Head to Instagram @theoutdoorsfix for more photos and videos of Stuart and his rowing team mates and don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast. Please also feel free to spread the word to your family and friends!

Thanks!

Liv x