In February 2025, Annasley Park embarked on an epic solo and unsupported rowing adventure across the Atlantic Ocean, where uncertainty meets possibility.

The Ocean Survivor Challenge was built on the principle of total autonomy. I became the 9th woman in history to complete a solo, unsupported, and independent Atlantic crossing. It was a deliberate choice to bypass organised races; instead, I built my own team of experts to help me manage the project from the initial idea to the finish line. Over the 54-day crossing, there was no follow boat or resupply. I rowed for around fifteen hours a day, though this was entirely dependent on the weather, requiring me to constantly adapt my pace and strategy to the conditions. While I managed the boat’s technical systems and handled various electrical situations, the focus remained on the discipline of the daily routine.

The crossing began with a capsize within the first ten hours, an immediate introduction to the reality of the environment. Over the following weeks, I navigated through two major systems. One being a North Atlantic storm that brought in huge swells, and a tropical storm from the south that forced me onto para-anchor to hold my position. Despite these challenges, the journey was defined by a shift in perspective. I saw incredible wildlife and the rhythms of living on the ocean eventually became my new way of life. By facing the solitude and the magnitude of the Atlantic alone, I captured the raw reality of self-reliance, bringing that knowledge back to help others find their way through their own most volatile environments.

News on my next challenge and expedition will be released soon.