The A.R.C. is arguably the ultimate test of mental and physical strength and endurance.

Enquiries from over 2000 potential competitors from over 20 different countries.

30 double handed crews will compete in identical boats.

Setting off from Tenerife, Canary Islands on a non-stop 2900 nautical mile race across the Atlantic to Barbados, West Indies.

Completely self sufficient - muscle power is the only form of propulsion.

Quickest time is 41 days, 2 hours, 55 minutes set in 1997.

Average time is 60 days.