Yesterday, 107 rowers from around the world set off on a voyage across the 
ocean for the start of Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge – an incredible 
3,000-mile rowing race across the Atlantic Ocean. 

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The soul-changing journey and challenge of a lifetime saw competitors launching 
from the Spanish port of San Sebastian in La Gomera, Canary Islands to spend 
anywhere between 29-60 days at sea on average finishing in Nelson's Dockyard in 
Antigua-Barbuda from January onwards. The crews will be exposed to all of 
nature's elements – facing a multitude of weather conditions, up to 40ft waves 
and experience rare wildlife sightings.  

36 international teams – including five-person, all-female and solo crews – 
from countries including the Netherlands, the United States of America and 
Great Britain are taking on the race after years of preparation. 

This year, three teams from the fleet – Anna Victorious (GB), Migaloo (NL) and 
Foar From Home (US) – are rowing to raise awareness and funds to help support 
Talisker's pledge for the protection and preservation of sea forests with 
environmental organization Parley for the Oceans. 

The teams will be rowing for One For The Sea, an initiative launched by Scotch 
whisky brand, Talisker, to help support the protection and preservation of 100 
million square metres of sea forest by 2023 alongside Parley. One For The Sea 
aims to empower people across the world to reconnect with the beauty and 
fragility of the sea and recognize our collective responsibility to take action.

Anna Victorious are a group of four friends from the UK, choosing to row One 
For The Sea in memory of the late wife of one crew member, to continue her 
passion for the sea and her desire to protect it for future generations. 
Joining them are Migaloo – a two-man crew from the Netherlands – rowing One For 
The Sea to support their ongoing work to address ocean conservation. The third 
ambassador team, Foar From Home, are four veterans from the USA, choosing to 
row One For The Sea because of their fundamental belief in the power of the 
ocean and its benefits that transcend visual beauty. 

How can you get involved? 

- Donations can be made by visiting oneforthesea.com/donate. Each donation will 
support Parley's direct impact work to help protect and preserve sea forests.

You can support the teams by following their social channels:

- Anna Victorious (GB): IG @doitforanna | TW: @AnnaVictorious2 | FB: 
@doitforanna 

- Migaloo (NL): IG: @team_migaloo | FB: @TeamMigaloo2021 

- Foar From Home (USA): IG: @foar_from_home | TW: @FFH2021 | FB: @foarfromhome 
Follow: @atlanticcampaigns for full race updates 

The One For The Sea ambassador teams join 33 other crews rowing in this year's 
Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge. 

Rob Murray from Anna Victorious, said: 

"We are thrilled to be embarking on our journey across the Atlantic to help 
raise awareness and funds for ocean preservation for One For The Sea. As a 
team, we have a deep-rooted passion for the sea. Our crossing is in memory of 
crewmate, Ed's, wife, Anna, who campaigned for ocean preservation. We hope to 
continue that passion for the sea through our work with Talisker and Parley for 
the Oceans throughout our crossing, and for many years to come."

Aidan Scherpbier from Migaloo, said: 

"We have been actively campaigning for ocean protection and preservation for a 
number of years. We are excited to continue that work for One For The Sea as 
part of our Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge crossing – we believe education 
and creating awareness are fundamental to helping address ocean conservation." 

Paul Lore from Foar From Home, said: 

"Living on the east coast in the USA, we personally understand the importance 
of protecting our world's oceans. We hope our Atlantic crossing for One For The 
Sea inspires awareness and action around the world, as well as at home in 
Amelia Island. We believe in the incredible power of the ocean, and its 
far-reaching benefits – we can't wait to experience that intimate connection 
with the ocean, and its wildlife, and to channel those experiences into our 
roles as One For The Sea ambassadors."

To date, the Talisker x Parley collaboration has helped to conserve 40 million 
square metres of marine ecosystems. Kelp sea forests cover over 25% of the 
world's coastline and are found fringing every continent except Antarctica. 
They play a critical role in ocean health by sequestering carbon dioxide, 
regulating pH, harbouring microorganisms, and providing habitat and nourishment 
for marine life and keystone species.     

The first distillery on the Isle of Skye in Scotland, Talisker Whisky is made 
by the sea. For nearly 200 years, the spirit and energy of the vast ocean that 
surrounds the distillery has created and shaped the signature maritime and 
briny notes you can taste in its whisky today.  In their partnership, Talisker 
Whisky and Parley for the Oceans are unified in a shared love for the oceans 
and a joint commitment to support their preservation for future generations.

Talisker Whisky have sponsored the Atlantic Challenge for eight years and share 
the same love for adventure and the world's oceans. Talisker has a rich history 
with the sea – in 1830 Talisker Whisky was founded by the MacAskill brothers 
who rowed from Eigg to the Isle of Skye to find the perfect spot for their 
distillery in Scotland. Just like the Talisker distillery, this row represents 
what it means to be made by the sea.

Lieke Hompes, Global Head of Marketing Talisker, said: 

"As a whisky made on the shores of the Isle of Skye in Scotland, we have a 
personal connection with the power and beauty of the ocean. Our One For The Sea 
campaign aims to inspire people around the world to feel the amazing connection 
to the sea, and galvanise them to take action to help protect and preserve it 
for future generations.

We are thrilled to work with our One For The Sea teams this year to help them 
raise funds and awareness for ocean preservation as part of their crossing and 
we wish them and the entire fleet a journey of a lifetime!"

Carsten Heron Olsen, CEO of Atlantic Campaigns, said:

"We are so excited to see off our fleet of Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge 
Rowers, 2021 from the shores of San Sebastien, La Gomera. These rowers, from 
all over the world, are embarking on an incredible journey that started many 
months and years ago as they began their fundraising campaigns. The teams have 
been working tirelessly to fundraise for some incredible causes, and race start 
marks the culmination of all that hard work as they embark across the Atlantic 
Ocean. This journey offers a unique opportunity that few others will ever 
experience. We look forward to welcoming them safely onto the shores of Antigua 
in a few weeks and months' time."

For more information visit oneforthesea.com

NOTES TO EDITOR 

For further PRESS information about Talisker please contact: 
Victoria.monk@csm.com

For further information about Atlantic Campaigns and the Talisker Whisky 
Atlantic Challenge please contact: media@atlanticcampaigns.com

For further PRESS information about Parley please contact:

Sara Jaurequi at Parley: sara@parley.tv

To learn more about Talisker, Parley and Atlantic Campaigns, as well as the 
full Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge fleet list, 2021, please follow THIS 
link.  

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