Rowing 3,000 Miles Across the Atlantic Ocean
Why Hacker News recommends it
Cited as an example of ocean rowing crossings and recommended by one commenter as really good.
What it is
Laura Try recounts her 3,000-mile row across the Atlantic as part of a crew of four women in the 2018 Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge.
Recommended by 1 HN commenters across 1 different months, 2022 to 2026.
What Hacker News said
Recommends MrMember · 2026-07 · on “Record-breaking solo rower Kelsey Pfendler arrives in Hawaii”
I watched a YouTube video about four women who rowed across the Atlantic, it's really good. I couldn't imagine doing it solo. [this video]
Cites mmanfrin · 2022-12 · on “The Longest Ever Flight Was over 64 Days in a Cessna 172 (2021)”
Reminds me of a video I recently watched of a crew of 4 women rowing across the Atlantic in a tiny little boat, taking continual 4 hour shifts for 3,000 miles: [this video]
Cites foxyv · 2025-09 · on “Crossing the Atlantic Ocean. Alone. By Stand-Up-Paddleboard”
Depends on the crossing. Usually they will choose a route that is favorable. This is probably the same as the ocean crossings by row boat. [this video] Generally speaking there is a route called the "Milk Run" from Europe to the Caribbean that has tail winds and good currents in the right direction. Also much nicer weather.