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.
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