The rowers are set to take back what belongs to us, and they plan to do it once and for all - in rowing the Atlantic both ways and break both world records, west east, east west, in the same year, in the largest Ocean crossing rowing vessel to be built. The skipper is looking for 12 adventurous individuals with valid US passports at the time of the journey for the west to east leg of the expedition.
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American Spirit wants YOU to help bring home ocean rowing record
Posted: Oct 21, 2005 02:41 pm EDT
Previous records:
American 1896 Fox (First to row the Atlantic) 3250 nautical miles 55 Days, 13 hours USA-France
France 1992 La Mondiale 2565 nautical Miles, 35 Days 8 Hours 30 min. Canary Islands-Caribbean
UK 2005 Naturally Best 1860 nautical Miles, 39 Days 22 Hours 10 min. Canada - England
"WE ARE TAKING IT BACK!"
Meet the Americans:
2007-2008 American Spirit 4500 Nautical Miles, W-E, E-W 35 days Both ways Canada-Europe Canaries- Caribbean.
The biggest boat, too
The rowers are set to take back what belongs to us, and they plan to do it once and for all - in rowing the Atlantic both ways and break both world records, west east, east west, in the same year, in the largest Ocean crossing rowing vessel to be built. This is America, after all.
12 adventurous individuals
Designed to be easily rowed in moderate conditions and to be stable when surfing at speed in following seas, American Spirit is a multihull rowing boat. Skipper Al Droker wants you onboard.
In addition to skipper/navigator systems engineer/coach AORT requires 12 adventurous individuals to make up the crew of 14 for the west to east leg of the expedition. The Newfoundland to Scotland end of May to end of July 2007 leg will require seven weeks away from normal commitments/occupations.
You need no experience, but must be an American citizen with a valid American passport at the time of the voyage. Aged 21 or over, you should be of reasonable fitness, posses a real appetite for adventure and appreciate the level of commitment required to break ocean rowing records.
To make sure you are commited, if selected as one of twelve crew you will be asked to pay $1050 dollars January 2006 as a crew training security deposit . After completion of training Jan 2007 your deposit will be refunded in full providing you have complied with training and other schedules. Training dates will be arranged with crew and will not exceed two per month.
Your training will include the following.
Ocean safety & survival
Psychological training
Physical training
Naval Design
Boat Building (Spirit)
Rowing Techniques
Health & Nutrition
Navigation
Marine Systems (Spirit)
Weather
Teams Dynamics
Media - Public speaking
Ocean Safety and Survival
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