And they're off! Two incredible teams have set off on their epic row around Great Britain. Track them on the YB Tracking app or visit our website: gbrowchallenge.com We wish them the best of luck! #RowWithAPurpose #WorldsToughestRowingRace

After a busy day of final preparations the teams are off on this huge adventure, truly an epic race with a purpose You can check on their progress through the YB Tracker app or on our website gbrowchallenge.com #rowwithapurpose #worldstoughestrowingrace #oceanresearch

Perfect evening for a spin on the Solent. A chance to catch up with the crew of Sea Change, taking part in GB ROW CHALLENGE. They’ve been hit by bad weather, but things are looking up. Only 1326 nautical miles around the UK to go - and plenty of science research for University of Portsmouth too

Awesome to catch @seachange_gbrow this evening as they rowed on the Solent! They had a tough start due to bad weather, but now they're on the move and they're looking strong 💪 #RowWithAPurpose #WorldsToughestRowingRace #OceanRowing instagram.com/reel/C8agABwN6…

Hannah and Daisy from Coastal Odyssey tell us a bit about their worries for #gbrow From sea sickness to team dynamics to rowing 2000 miles battling tides, waves and wind We hope the bucket between the legs trick is working as they make their way through the Irish Sea

Our teams are making incredible progress on their journeys rowing around Great Britain! Click the link to track them and read our latest update 🔗gbrowchallenge.com #RowWithAPurpose #WorldsToughestRowingRace #OceanRowing #OceanResearch

Want to win some GB Row kit? Enter our photo competition by following these 3 rules 1. Track one of our teams 2. Snap a pic 3. Post it on social with the hashtag #gbrowchallenge and tag our page To track the teams, visit our website or use YB races app!

Sadly, one of our teams has had to withdraw from the Challenge. The other team is currently heading towards Skye Bridge. Read the full update on our website... 🔗gbrowchallenge.com/gb-row-2024-up… #WorldsToughestRowingRace #RowWithAPurpose #OceanRowing #OceanResearch

Homeward bound! Having passed Berwick-on-Tweed, team Coastal Odyssey has bid farewell to the beautiful landscapes of Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 and has entered England, which means they're heading home! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Click the link for full update: 🔗gbrowchallenge.com/gb-row-2024-up… #WorldsToughestRowingRace

Early this morning, the team rounded Flamborough Head for the second time and have now set a course heading southeast. Check out the video to see their Minke whale friend! 🐋 Click the link for full update 🔗gbrowchallenge.com/gb-row-2024-up… #RowWithAPurpose #WorldsToughestRowingRace

Coastal Odyssey is about to complete their epic 2,000-mile row around Great Britain! Expected to finish at Tower Bridge, London, tomorrow (Saturday) evening between 6-8pm, they aim to set a new Guinness World Record. Weather permitting, join us to cheer them on! 🎉🙌

Due to strong winds last night, Coastal Odyssey hasn't been able to progress much, so they won't finish this evening (Sat). We're in close contact with them & will keep you posted as soon as there is an update. That's why the #GBRowChallenge is the #WorldsToughestRowingRace 💪

After 49 days at sea, Coastal Odyssey will row under Tower Bridge between 6-6.30pm this evening (Sunday). They're on track to set a Guinness World Record for the fastest mixed crew of six to complete the GB Row Challenge unsupported. Come along to cheer them on! 👏🍾

(1 of 2) Info for family, friends and supporters... After the team cross the finish line under Tower Bridge, they'll row through the lock into St Katharine Docks and go alongside the floating platform in the West Basin where you can welcome them ashore!

(2 of 2) They'll be whisked off for a few finisher photos, which will be taken on the Quay side in front of Tower Bridge. And then they'll have a chance to grab a quick shower before a well-earned drink at the pub 🍻🥂 We look forward to seeing you there!

A new Guinness World Record has been set! The crew of Coastal Odyssey rowed 2,000 miles around Great Britain in 49 days. Facing brutal weather, they completed the GB Row Challenge unsupported! Read the full story: 🔗 bit.ly/3LIprDp GB ROW CHALLENGE Guinness World Records University of Portsmouth

"It will help us understand all the challenges that the British coastal waters face." Joe Benson spoke to That's TV about the scientific samples he and his team took while doing a record breaking row around Great Britain and how the samples will help research University of Portsmouth.