James and Jamie ....... Congratulations on a record breaking crossing and impressive facial hair. Well done!! Sunshine Solar Hey Guys, A massive WELL DONE from the Nite watches Team. We are proud to have been associated with such an adventure. Have just watched the video of the storm and the giant waves, so please don't ask us to come with you next time !!! All the best Roger Green Nite International Nite Watches Congratulations from all at English Braids. Dan Lovering James and Jamie... WELL DONE to you both - Congratulations from all at Blue Coat School Alison Thorn Well done to all of you sending messages and everyone taking part in the event Looking forward to the next race T A L L I E from SA CONGRATULATIONS to James and Jamie from everyone here at Headway Headway UK CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL INVOLVED, AND NOW DEFINITELY SIGNING OUT! Message to the BEXHILL PENSIONER Take the Old Sea Dog out for a walk. Don’t do fluffy, (no candy floss machines) just enjoy the time out! Terri Miller BRC Terri Miller, Bexhill Rowing Club I'm glad I'm not the only saddo who is still looking on here every day! I must get a life now the exciting summer is over. All right clever clogs BRIAN - winner of the quiz at The Waterfront - we did only have 3 empty brains on our table! I'm not saying a word about the boating lake. BEXHILL PENSIONER Only just caught up with the news. Congratulations to you both and to everyone else who made it possible! I guess Roy supplied British Rail sandwiches all round? Mike The photo of Anne hugging James sums up so much emotion !! An amazing achievement Janet

About Woodvale

Woodvale Challenge are the world leaders of Ocean Rowing. We are dedicated to promoting the sport of ocean rowing through constant review and improvement in order to provide the best opportunity for ocean rowers to safely achieve their goals.

We have over 14 years of ocean rowing experience and our team have a combined experience spanning over 40 years in the sport with numerous successful ocean rows to our credit. Within our team we have the experience of organising 5 ocean rowing races and are proud to have assisted in excess of 200 people to undertake an ocean row.

Woodvale Challenge have built over 36 ocean rowing boats and our proven boat designs hold the majority of the worlds ocean rowing records.

We jealously guard our unrivalled safety record and are proud to have made ocean rowing an achievable challenge. No other company or organisation in the world has more ocean rowing knowledge or experience.

"When experience counts - you can count on our experience"

Events & Projects

The Woodvale Challenge Atlantic Rowing Race is the Worlds premier ocean rowing race. The Atlantic Rowing Race 2009 will be the largest ever ocean rowing race to date with teams from all over the World competing within 5 racing classes. New for 2009 the Atlantic Rowing Race will feature a ‘Maxi Ocean Rowing Class’ – a selection of the fastest ocean rowing boats ever built.

The Indian Ocean Rowing Race is the Worlds longest rowing race by distance. International teams will compete within 4 racing classes on equal terms. The 2011 Race will feature the first ever ‘8-Man Ocean Rowing Class’ – the fastest production ocean rowing class in the world.

The Woodvale Challenge Atlantic Rowing Race is the Worlds premier Ocean Rowing Race and has an unrivalled record for safety and media exposure. The 2011 Race is the next opportunity to participate in this established well regarded event, which will include for the first time the ‘8-Person Ocean Rowing Class’ – the fastest production ocean rowing class in the World.

Woodvale Challenge have a number of innovative ocean rowing projects underway and the Woodvale Works Team offers the opportunity to join and be involved in the leading edge of ocean rowing speed & record setting adventures.

Contact Us

Woodvale challenge Ltd
Kingfisher Quay
Boating World
Landrake
Cornwall
PL12 5ES
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 1752 852230
Fax: +44 (0) 1752 852229