The Only Way is Rowing

We are excited to have ‘The Only Way is Rowing’ team and their ocean rowing boat, Salacia, join us at the Festival of Business.
 
This amazing team are on a quest to take part in World’s Toughest Row across the Atlantic in 2025!
 

The Team
JO - Born and bred in London before moving to the Essex coast and admiring the Estuary, she took up coastal rowing and found both a passion and a tribe.

SHEILA - Has spent her life by the sea, revelling in its beauty and power. She has spent her life swimming in it, rowing it and advocating for it – as a surfers against sewage rep.

SAM - Being born and living on the picturesque Mersea Island, you cannot help but have an inherent bond with the sea, she is now starting her most daring adventure yet that will test her mettle and spirit.
 

The World’s Toughest Row
The World’s Toughest Row brings together teams from all walks of life united by the same objective: to take on the unique challenge of crossing an ocean in a rowing boat. The atmosphere is electric as people help each other prepare for the challenge of the mighty Atlantic Ocean. Teams battle with sleep deprivation, salt sores, and physical extremes inflicted by the race. Rowers are left with their own thoughts, an expanse of the ocean and the job of getting the boat safely to the other side.
 
The annual race begins in early December, with up to 30 teams participating from around the world. The race structure brings together an environment where teams from across the globe gather in the race village San Sebastian in La Gomera, Canary Islands.
 
The race offers different experiences to all involved. The challenge creates strong friendships and competitiveness gives way to the camaraderie that is required to complete the challenge. Upon finishing in Nelson’s dock in Antigua, rowers join a small community of friends that have shared the adventures of an ocean crossing. The mental and physical endurance will result in a life-changing achievement, that will never be forgotten.
 
They will be raising money to support the following Charities

                                

 
Visit the Team and their boat to find out how you can get involved and support this great Essex Crew.

 

Whilst we endeavour to ensure the attendance of our advertised speakers, exhibitors, vendors and displays, we cannot be held responsible for any last minute changes.
All timings are approximate and subject to change. We advise arriving as early as possible to avoid queues and missing any speakers or displays.