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Ocean rowing has only been around for a little over a century, but has quickly become one of a few adventure pursuits that see frequent speed and endurance challenges. Solo and group crossings, male and female achievements, fast crossings versus longer-distance crossings - all are attempted. Ocean rowing is simply one of those high-octane pursuits which draws adventurers, challengers, sports-people and endurance specialists from all over the world. In recent years this interest in the sport has evolved into a way to raise much needed funds for international charities and causes - successful crossings are high-profile events which receive publicity globally, and this encourages donations and pledges towards the charity that the rower or rowers support. If you're up for a challenge or have a cause that you think is in need of a champion, ocean-rowing could be the sport for you!
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Our world's oceans are some of the last uncharted regions on the planet. They support large and diverse ecosystems, allow international shipping and trade to be carried out unhindered, and can even be held responsible for regulating and generating our weather. You'd have to be mad to venture out into such a wild and uncontrollable force, yet every year this is exactly what ocean-rowers do. Ocean rowers are people that are capable of incredible feats of endurance, are called upon by their sport to show immense courage and determination, and are above all well-trained human-machines who can row across long and changeable bodies of water. Ocean rowing is dangerous, exhilarating and above all rewarding. and is one of the most popular ways of generating publicity for fund-raising events and charitable causes.