WORLD’S TOUGHEST ROW – ATLANTIC
Invictus Atlantic are taking part in the premier event in ocean rowing. Over 40 crews from around the world will compete in the annual race from La Gomera to Antigua departing in December 2024. We are proud to row for our chosen charity Invictus Trust, raising money and awareness in the support of adolescent mental health in Cornwall.
THE CHARITY
Invictus Trust is a young people’s mental health charity, based in Cornwall. The trust was founded by the Cowburn family, following the tragic loss of their son and brother Ben, aged 18, after a very short period of mental illness.
The Trust raises funds and awareness for adolescent mental health in Cornwall, Also supply information through school talks, our online mental health portal, events, and our short films.
After a lengthy campaign for Cornwall’s first Adolescent Mental Health Unit, where age-appropriate services can be offered, the Trust was delighted to see the Sowenna Unit commissioned and has been involved in its design, build and enhancement throughout. Invictus Trust aimed to make the facility the first of its kind in England to care for the full adolescent age range, from 13-21 years.
This Row Provides Funds For…
On 8th January 2024 Invictus Trust launched a new counselling service for 11 – 21 year olds. The Trust has partnered with another Cornish charity, CLEAR, who will provide experienced, qualified counsellors to work with young people in need of mental health support. The service will be easily available, accessible and appropriate to the specific needs of the young people of Cornwall. With many young people in Cornwall waiting desperately for counselling support, sitting on 60 plus week waiting lists, our new counselling programme is vital.
Our aim with the Atlantic Challenge is to raise £100,000 to support the funding of this service. A legacy that will directly support young people in Cornwall, connecting them to the professional support they need.
THE CHALLENGE
In December 2024 we will attempt to row the 3,000 nautical miles across the Atlantic Ocean from La Gomera to Antigua.
We will be competing with around 40 other boats and crews from around the world.
We will row 2 hours on and 2 hours off for 6 to 7 weeks, burning over 6,000 calories a day. In total we will row 6,000,000 oar strokes.
We must carry all our food, provisions and kit, accepting no outside assistance during the trip, all the while battling 40ft waves, sleep deprivation, and salt sores.
A Cornish crew, we row for Invictus Trust, educating, informing, and raising funds in support of adolescent mental health in Cornwall.
GET INVOLVED
Donate through our Just Giving page, on our Crowdfunder site, or look to our Corporate Sponsorship page