A is for Ass – pamper it, and Z is for Zeds – get them whenever you can. If pressed for time and have these covered most of everything else in between is of second level importance.

Whether a rower, supporter or fan, this app should pay for itself quickly by saving you at least one hour of Googling! 100% not for profit, all funds raised will be used to set up a kids surf lifesaving club in Edinburgh where access to finance will not be barrier to access to the ocean, enabling more young people to gain the knowledge to take on their own adventures at sea.

Over 200 entries of reflections of our Atlantic crossing in an ocean rowing boat in 2022/23.

This is in no way ‘the’ authoritative guide as there are many professionals making a living helping to make successful crossings. It is though a firsthand ‘greenhorn’ skipper’s reflection of a recent row conceived and completed within 14 months with no prior blue water experience and no fancy funding.