Today’s highlights include 40 minutes of high definition video footage of Ben Stookesberry and Chris Korbulic kayaking in India and an article by Roz Savage highlighting characteristics of successful ocean rowers.

1. James Ketchell makes final preparations for this years Atlantic Rowing Race and thankfully lands a sponsorship deal with Speedo.
2. Mick Dawson and Chris Martin reached San Francisco on 13 November 09 having rowed unsupported from Japan. 189 days of hardship, rowing in 2-3 hour shifts, 24 hours a day they covered a staggering 4,500 miles as the crow flies, but with all the wind and currents they have actually rowed about 6,930 miles in total.
3. Greg Kolodziejzyk has put together an excellent article detailing the reasons that previous ocean rowing expeditions have failed. He goes on to discuss possible strategies for handling each situation as he prepares for his challenge of pedaling 4300km from Canada to Hawaii in a human powered boat.
4. Douglas Wilcox has some beautiful sea kayaking pictures taken exploring the coastline and mountains of Scotland.
5. Global Paddlers Thanks for this great kayaking video.
   
   
6. Sea kayaking at night An excellent article covering all aspects of night kayaking from equipment through to safety precautions.
7. Matthew Grey expedition coordinator for Plastiki an ambitious project to build a boat out of plastic bottles and sail from San Francisco to Sydney gives interview on progress to National Geographic
8. Ben Stookesberry and Chris Korbulic attempt a complete self supported kayaking descent of the Twang Chu River in a remote area of India. This fantastic article includes over 40 minutes of high definition video footage of this extreme kayaking expedition.
9. Roz Savage discusses the 7 habits that bring success for wannabe ocean rowers. If you are training or tempted by ocean rowing this article is a must read.
10. Lewis Pugh Arctic swimming video.
    
    

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Ocean Rowing is one of toughest of all ultra endurance sports. There being little feeling of progress or changing landscape. With that in mind Sarah’s achievement is remarkable.

I love her spirit and enthusiasm. Watching her on video, you feel every emotion of the journey with her. The hardship and pain, the joy and exhilaration.

The video also captures the fear and loneliness that I imagine are never far below the surface on such a voyage. Sarah was only 23 when she set out and i think it makes her achievements all the more special. I find it hard to imagine at 23 having the strength, tenacity, bravery, grit and passion that she demonstrated day after day to complete her row.

A fantastic ocean rowing movie

The BBC have also featured Sarah in a great short film which you can view at BBC Ocean Rowing Video

Some opinions by CrazyJourney community “Are ocean rowers inspirational or barking mad !!!”

Both! One of my “bucket list” items is to kayak to Skellig Michael some day…saw it on Sunrise Earth..love at first sight. Lori Faris-Huffer

For more information on this inspirational female rower and her epic ocean rowing record please visit SarahOuten.co.uk

Credits for the images used in this article and film about ocean rowing solo across the Indian Ocean belong to Sarah Outen

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