5000KM – INSPIRE – EMPOWER
THE WORLDS TOUGHEST OCEAN ROW
HELP US WIN THE RACE AGAINST DEMENTIA
03 January 2024
A monstrous 5000KM Row across the Atlantic Ocean
The objective – Jason Black and Neil Glover will row 5000km completely un-supported across the Atlantic ocean from Marina Rubicon in Lanzarote, Canary Islands to the Jolly Harbour in Antigua. The C-MAP Atlantic Dash ocean rowing regatta is one of the toughest endurance challenge in the world.
We have partnered with Race Against Dementia founder, and 3 times Formula One World Champion Jackie Stewart, OBE, to help win the race against dementia.
We have set a target to raise 1 Million on our row and need your help – join us Race Against Dementia where collectively we can help talented research scientists continue to seek preventative treatments and cures for dementia.
We are also carrying out an important environmental study collecting daily Marine research data for the Michigan state University to help better understand the micro plastic pollution problem in the Atlantic ocean.
Using the latest Elon Mush Starlink satellite system we will broadcast daily reports and are hoping to connect with schools and classrooms from the Atlantic Ocean explaining how were are dealing with the daily challenges, what marine life we are engaging with and what remote life is like at sea for 50 days.
The Atlantic Dash ocean row isn’t about being the first or the fastest, it is about the spirit of adventure and making a difference.
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OCEAN FACTS
Remarkable people achieve remarkable things by rowing across the Atlantic Ocean, new dreams realised new stories are created, charity funds raised and magnificent marine seen.
- We will row in excess of 1.5 million oar strokes during the crossing.
- We have to self navigate the 5000km crossing.
- After 200km there is no direct rescue.
- There is no land visible for 50days.
- We have committed to an environmental study collecting daily Marine research data for the Michigan state University to help better understand the micro plastic pollution problem in the Atlantic ocean.
- At its deepest, the Atlantic Ocean is 8.5km / 5.28 miles deep.
- The waves that the rowers experience can measure up to 50 meters high.
- Rowing non stop we will burn in excess of 7,000 calories per day.
- There is no toilet on board – rowers use a bucket!
- We will fish and eat dry foods for the crossing.
- The average rower loses around 12kg (2 stone) in weight during a crossing.
DESTINY'S TIDE ROWING CREW
Jason Black – Professional Mountaineer.
If the crossing is successful Jason Black will enter into the history books as the first Human to Summit Mt Everest, Summit K2 and Row the Atlantic Ocean.
Neil Glover – Business owner.
A successful Motor racer, however changing up a gear this will be Neils first multi day endurance challenge and ocean row.
WHAT IS DEMENTIA?
THE TEAM
Keely Dee-Crowne – Media and communications Manager, Destiny’s tide
Sophie Maggs – Fundraising Manager, Race Against Dementia
Dr Emily Lane-Hill – Race Against Dementia and Barbara Naylor Charitable Trust Fellow
DEMENTIA affects the brain, causing problems with memory, thinking and behaviour. It’s a progressive disease, so it gets worse over time.
Dementia can affect different parts of the brain; some people with dementia may have trouble remembering things, while others may have trouble with language or performing tasks they used to do easily.
There are many types of dementia. Each one can affect people differently. Unfortunately, there is currently no cure.
DIFFERENT TYPES OF DEMENTIA
Each type of dementia has its own characteristics and causes. The most common types of dementia are:
- Alzheimer’s disease accounts for around 60-80% of dementia cases. Characterised by the build-up of abnormal proteins in the brain, damaged brain cells affect memory, thinking and behaviour.
- Vascular dementia is caused by damage to the blood vessels in the brain, which can be the result of stroke or other conditions that affect blood flow to the brain. Symptoms can include problems with memory, language and decision-making.
- Lewy body dementia is caused by the build-up of abnormal proteins in the brain, known as Lewy bodies. It can cause problems with movement, as well as altering mood, behaviour and thinking.
- Frontotemporal dementia is caused by damage to the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain, which can affect behaviour, language and decision-making. It can signal the early onset of Alzheimer’s too.
- Parkinson’s disease dementia (PDD) is caused by the build-up of alpha-synuclein protein in the brain, damaging cognitive function and causing memory problems, language difficulties, changes in mood and behaviour, as well as imbalance, tremors and stiffness.
- Huntington’s disease is a rare genetic brain disorder that causes problems with movement, emotions and thinking. As the disease progresses, it can make it harder to walk, talk and swallow as the disease progresses.
- Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is a rare brain disorder caused by abnormal prion proteins damaging nerve cells. This leads to rapid mental and physical decline – memory loss, personality changes, problems with coordination, balance, speaking and swallowing.
- Hydrocephalus occurs when there is an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the ventricles (cavities) of the brain. Symptoms vary, but may include headaches, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, balance problems, and cognitive difficulties.
- Mixed dementia is a combination of two or more types of dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia.
HELP US WIN THE RACE AGAINST DEMENTIA
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Race Against Dementia is a global charity, founded by Sir Jackie Stewart OBE, to fund pioneering research into the prevention and cure of dementia.
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