ANTIGUANICE YACHTING INSIDER NEWSLETTER

The crews of the Atlantic Dash have officially embarked on their incredible journey across the ocean, and after the first few days at sea, they are already making impressive strides. Each team is settling into life on the water, facing challenges, and experiencing the magic of the open ocean.

Over the past 24 hours, Waves to Awareness has gained an impressive 89 miles. While still fine-tuning their routine, they’ve managed to fit in showers, wash their clothes, and even cook their first hot meal. Nighttime has proven to be a magical experience, with bio-luminescence lighting up the waters, singalongs keeping spirits high, and surfing the waves bringing excitement. So far, they’ve hit a top speed of 8 knots, showing their strength and determination as they push forward.

Just 2 miles behind Waves to Awareness, the all-female crew of Cruising Free had an impressive 79-mile day. They, too, are still settling into a rhythm, adapting their rowing schedule based on how everyone is feeling. Miyah has struggled with nighttime sickness, while Janine has taken some extra rest. The team has wisely decided not to force a rigid two-hour-on, two-hour-off rowing schedule, prioritizing well-being over strict structure.

For Gary on PollyAnne, the last 12 hours have brought relief—his seasickness is finally subsiding. After struggling with nausea, he has managed to eat a hot meal and only feels sick when confined to the cabin at night. The mornings have become his favorite part of the day, bringing a sense of routine and, most excitingly, a visit from dolphins yesterday morning that lifted his spirits. He’s also been making the most of the waves, reaching a top speed of 7.5 knots.

After dealing with technical difficulties, Row for It had their autopilot fixed yesterday, putting them back on track. While communication with them has been limited, Neil sent a brief but reassuring message: “OPs normal.” Sometimes, no news is good news!

As we wait for more updates and media from the crews, it’s clear that the teams are embracing both the challenges and beauty of this adventure. For those following along, Waves to Awareness is currently leading the fleet, and their progress, along with all other teams, can be tracked in real-time.

Stay tuned for further updates as these incredible rowers continue their journey across the Atlantic!

UPDATE:

Day 5 is a crucial milestone for the rowers. This is the point where everything starts to get easier. The seasickness has worn off, they are over the initial shock of life on the ocean, and they are starting to settle into their routines.

Over the past 24 hours, Waves to Awareness has gained an impressive 89 miles. While still fine-tuning their routine, they’ve managed to fit in showers, wash their clothes, and even cook their first hot meal. The nights are proving tough, but surfing the waves has added an element of fun. Steff is exhausted after compensating for Ruby’s sickness, so they are planning to take it easy today, enjoying breakfast together on deck, finding a routine, and managing to eat more food. They have spotted a Portuguese man o’ war jellyfish and a single dolphin. The wind and waves are behind them, helping them in the right direction, making it an ideal time for all crews to take a little rest.

Just 2 miles behind Waves to Awareness, the all-female crew of Cruising Free had an impressive 79-mile day. They, too, are still settling into a rhythm, adapting their rowing schedule based on how everyone is feeling. The girls are having some power issues—using more than they are generating. After advice from the safety team, they are going to turn off the autopilot and hand steer while only powering the fridge (for Sophie’s meds) a few hours a day instead of 24/7. Polly and Miyah are no longer seasick, but Sophie has a bit of an upset stomach, so she is taking it easy while the crew monitors her symptoms. They are settling into a routine, having breakfast together every morning and trying to enjoy the moment. They have also managed to brush their hair and clean their teeth. A bird has been following them, but no other wildlife has been spotted yet.

For Gary on PollyAnne, the last 12 hours have brought relief—his seasickness is finally subsiding. After struggling with nausea, he has managed to eat a hot meal and only feels sick when confined to the cabin at night. A brief update from him states that he’s feeling good, no seasickness, and everything is going to plan. The mornings have become his favorite part of the day, bringing a sense of routine and, most excitingly, a visit from dolphins yesterday morning that lifted his spirits. He’s also been making the most of the waves, reaching a top speed of 7.5 knots and achieving a massive 73-mile day.

After dealing with technical difficulties, Row for It had their autopilot fixed yesterday, putting them back on track. Another short and succinct check-in from the boys means we will let the media do the talking today. They saw a pod of about 100 dolphins, which brightened everyone's spirits, and both Nick and Neil are over their seasickness now. They are also catching up to the pack again after pulling a strong 76-mile day.

As we wait for more updates and media from the crews, it’s clear that the teams are embracing both the challenges and beauty of this adventure. For those following along, Waves to Awareness is currently leading the fleet, and their progress, along with all other teams, can be tracked in real-time.