The 'Sara G' is multiple World Record ocean rowing

Ocean rowing

Ocean rowing is the sport of rowing across oceans. The sport is as much a psychological as it is a physical challenge. Rowers often have to endure long periods at sea without help often many days if not weeks away. The challenge is especially acute for solo rowers who are held in especially high...

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Build and specifications

She was built in Australia in 2007 and is 11.1m long (36.4 feet) and 1.8m wide (5.9 feet). There are 3 rowing positions on deck with two cabins, one at the bow and a larger cabin at the stern. The hull is made of Duflex. This is a composite material with balsa core sandwiched between fibreglass sheeting. The outer layer is made of fiberglass. She has one sister boat called the 'Vopak Victory'. She is currently owned by Matt Craughwell and docks in Christchurch, England.

Oceans crossed and records

On the 30th of Dec 2007 the Sara G crossed the Tasman sea by oar, setting a new record of 32 days. In 2009 she crossed the mid Atlantic Ocean travelling from Morocco to Barbados in 57 days. In 2011, on the same route the Sara G broke the World Record for the fastest crossing of any ocean. The record for the row is 33 days 21 hours and 46 minutes with an average speed of 3.9 knots per hour.

Future rows

The Sara G will row across the mid Atlantic route Jan 2012 attempting to become the first sub 30 day crew. She will also be used in an attempt to break the Indian Ocean record in June 2012.

External links

• http://worldoceanrowing.com/sara-g/
• http://www.explorersweb.com/oceans/news.php?id=19946