North Atlantic Solo Row 2018
Donation protected
Steve Prefontaine once said a race is a work of art that people can look at and be affected by in as many ways as they're capable of understanding. After several years of rowing, coaching, running 150+ marathons, and several 100+ mile ultramarathons, I've been fortunate enough to witness many such works of art.
Most recently, in 2015, I joined 11 other runners in the Race Across USA (RAUSA). It was a full mind, body and soul kind of experience as we covered a marathon a day, six days a week, for over 4 months. It was a deeply moving experience for me, and I quickly came to appreciate the value it held for thousands of others following along through the pictures, videos, and reflections we shared online. The 2015 RAUSA journey became a work of art that inspired countless individuals to get outside and take on their own personal challenges. Two years later, I'm gearing up to tackle one of the biggest challenges I've ever dared to dream and create a rich virtual experience that allows everyone at home to follow along! In the summer of 2018, I plan to become the first American to successfully ROW SOLO (and unsupported) ACROSS THE NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN!
This kind of adventure is usually reserved for the professional athletes sponsored by the biggest brands. For better and worse, that's not me. I'm a high school biology teacher and coach and this adventure has put me all in financially. I've maxed out my credit to build a boat and show the world I'm serious, that this is happening. I've invested $75,000 of my own to build the fastest and safest solo rowing boat in the world, but will need probably another $75,000 to reach the finish.
Your support means the world to me and the countless others who will find inspiration, education, and entertainment in the many successes and failures I'm bound to experience along the way!
Among a variety of expenses related to this project your support will help pay for:
- Equipment on the boat (safety and speed)
- Travel expenses
- Training expenses
- Food (incl. dehydrated rations to minimize weight)
- Satellite phone and internet connection to maintain a rich virtual experience
Throughout the process, I'll be sharing project updates and other stories that move me on Facebook (@brycerows), Instagram (@brycerows), and Twitter (@brycerows). Your support here, now, will keep the story and the dream alive, free of charge for anyone and everyone to follow. This is a once in a lifetime experience and I want to bring everyone along for the ride. Your support (large and small) will allow that to happen. Won't you help?
Most recently, in 2015, I joined 11 other runners in the Race Across USA (RAUSA). It was a full mind, body and soul kind of experience as we covered a marathon a day, six days a week, for over 4 months. It was a deeply moving experience for me, and I quickly came to appreciate the value it held for thousands of others following along through the pictures, videos, and reflections we shared online. The 2015 RAUSA journey became a work of art that inspired countless individuals to get outside and take on their own personal challenges. Two years later, I'm gearing up to tackle one of the biggest challenges I've ever dared to dream and create a rich virtual experience that allows everyone at home to follow along! In the summer of 2018, I plan to become the first American to successfully ROW SOLO (and unsupported) ACROSS THE NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN!
This kind of adventure is usually reserved for the professional athletes sponsored by the biggest brands. For better and worse, that's not me. I'm a high school biology teacher and coach and this adventure has put me all in financially. I've maxed out my credit to build a boat and show the world I'm serious, that this is happening. I've invested $75,000 of my own to build the fastest and safest solo rowing boat in the world, but will need probably another $75,000 to reach the finish.
Your support means the world to me and the countless others who will find inspiration, education, and entertainment in the many successes and failures I'm bound to experience along the way!
Among a variety of expenses related to this project your support will help pay for:
- Equipment on the boat (safety and speed)
- Travel expenses
- Training expenses
- Food (incl. dehydrated rations to minimize weight)
- Satellite phone and internet connection to maintain a rich virtual experience
Throughout the process, I'll be sharing project updates and other stories that move me on Facebook (@brycerows), Instagram (@brycerows), and Twitter (@brycerows). Your support here, now, will keep the story and the dream alive, free of charge for anyone and everyone to follow. This is a once in a lifetime experience and I want to bring everyone along for the ride. Your support (large and small) will allow that to happen. Won't you help?
Organizer
Bryce Carlson
Organizer
Cincinnati, OH