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GBRow 2011 is acknowledged to be the toughest rowing race in the world. Over 2000 miles battling against changeable winds and fast turning tides make this a greater test of endurance and skill than transocean rowing.

The race rules allow no contact with the shore or support vessels. Everything you need has to be planned out in advance. Every challenge has to be dealt with using the materials and skills your team brought on board at the start.

In GBRow 2005 a World Record was set for a four man team. In 2010 a World Record was set for a woman’s team. What record will you break? If you are up for the challenge, enter the race and find out!

Venue	Start and finish at Tower Bridge, Central London, UK
Categories	Pairs, fours, and eights only, as already approved by Guinness. (note:- If there is sufficient interest for a “six” category application will be made to Guinness).
Entry Fee	£4,000 per boat (10% deposit payable on registration)
Prizes	£15,000 for 1st boat home, the verified winner i.a.w. race rules . £6,000 for 2nd boat home, as above. £4,000 for 3rd boat home, as above.
Bonus Prize	There is a bounty of £30,000 for any boat setting a new World Record beating the fastest time World Record of 26 days, 21 hours and 14 minutes.

The most difficult rowing race in the World today will be based on the formula proven in June and July 2010 when Go Commando won Virgin GB Row 2010. The four rowers were also awarded the Virgin Trophy and set a new World Record for a ladies 4 circumnavigating UK waters non-stop and unaided in a time of 51 days 16 hours 42 minutes. This complements the mens 4 World Record time 0f 26 days 21 hours and 14 minutes set by the Club President, Will de Laszlo and his intrepid team of 4 men in 2005.

Interested? Go to Entry Forms to get details of the rules, entry forms and other paperwork.

Want to tell other people about the race? Please print off our A4_GB Row flyer and post it in your club or workplace.