On December 2, 2007 a lone Canadian will attempt to row a 24 foot boat across 5,500 stormy kilometres of the Atlantic Ocean from La Gomera in the Canary Islands to Antigua in the Caribbean. The Atlantic Rowing Race has been described as �the toughest endurance race in the world� and Fernie, BC native Paul Attalla will row the first Canadian boat to compete in this epic contest.

Past Athletic Achievements

2005

13th Overall in the Yukon River Quest, 4th in Solo Category (740km, the longest kayak race in the world)

2003

1st Canadian in 24 Hour World Solo Mountain Biking Championship

11th Worldwide in 24 Hour World Solo Mountain Biking Championship

7th Overall in Trans Rockies Mountain Bike Race (7 day stage race, 600km across the Rockie. Mountain Bike Magazine call it the 'Hardest mountain bike race in North America."

1st Solo Athlete in Powder Pedal Paddle (a race involving skiing, cycling, paddling and running.
2002

7th Worldwide in 24 Hour World Solo Mountain Biking Championship

2nd Canadian in 24 Hour World Solo Mountain Biking Championship

7th Overall in Trans Rockies Mountain Bike Race (7 day stage race, 600km across the Rockies)

Previous Sponsors

Gary Fisher Bikes · Volkl Skis · Marker Binding · Ghost Rider Resort · Hammer Nutrition Products · Guides Hut · Fernie Alpine Resort · Overwaitea Foods · Technica

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