GiveWheel is proud to announce our partnership as the Official Charity Platform for the World’s Toughest Row - the most extreme ocean rowing challenge on Earth. This partnership marks a significant step forward in empowering teams and individuals to make a meaningful impact for charity while taking on one of the most physically and mentally demanding feats on the planet.

🌍 Two Oceans, One Mission

The World’s Toughest Row isn’t just a name - it’s a test of endurance like no other. Taking place across both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the event brings together extraordinary individuals and teams who push themselves to the absolute limit in pursuit of something bigger than themselves.

Each December, Atlantic crews set off from La Gomera in the Canary Islands, rowing 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean to Antigua. Battling towering waves, sleep deprivation, and over 1.5 million oar strokes, the journey can take anywhere from four to eight weeks depending on conditions and crew size.

Meanwhile, the Pacific challenge kicks off each June from Monterey, California, charting a 2,800-mile course to Hanalei Bay, Kaua‘i. The Pacific presents its own extremes - vast isolation, unpredictable weather, and a battle of willpower that can last up to 50 days.

These events are a powerful celebration of human resilience, and now, with GiveWheel’s support, they’re also an even more powerful force for charitable good.

🤝 A Partnership Built on Purpose

As the Official Charity Platform, GiveWheel provides every team with the tools to maximise their charitable impact. Participants can select multiple charities - UK or international - and assign customised percentage splits, ensuring no cause is left out. Fundraisers can personalise their pages with stories, images, videos, and even Strava integration to share their training journey.

A dedicated event hub on GiveWheel highlights every team’s fundraising effort. The platform also offers features like team fundraising, raffles, ticketed events, QR codes for promotion, and embeddable widgets - making it easy to share pages across social media, websites, or live broadcasts.

Most importantly, GiveWheel remains completely free to use, with 0% platform fees - ensuring that more of your donations reach the causes that matter most. Disbursements are handled securely through Stripe and Charities Trust, our non-profit disbursement partner who has processed over £1 billion to UK charities.

🎙️ From the Race Organisers

“In the last 10 years, the teams of the World’s Toughest Row have raised over €66.5 million for their chosen charities. They've not only made a financial difference but also raised significant awareness for these important causes. Charity work is a vital part of the race’s DNA. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce our new partnership with GiveWheel, the Official Charity Platform for the World’s Toughest Row! GiveWheel is revolutionising fundraising with its free, multi-charity platform, allowing individuals and teams to support multiple UK and international charities on a single page with 0% platform fees.” — Carsten Heron Olsen, Race Director

🧭 Race Stats That Inspire

The numbers speak for themselves. Participants burn up to 5,000 calories a day, rowing in two-hour shifts around the clock. The Atlantic route can see waves up to 20 feet high, while the Pacific stretches across isolated waters with depths of over 8,000 metres. Safety is paramount, with support yachts monitoring the crews, but make no mistake - this is a true test of human determination.

Since 2012, World’s Toughest Row has transformed the Atlantic leg into a world-renowned ocean challenge. With over 50 years of combined experience in ocean rowing, the team’s expertise ensures that participants are supported both on and off the water. The Pacific race, first launched in 2023, continues to expand the reach of the event to new global audiences.

Now, with GiveWheel’s support, the World’s Toughest Row has set its sights on raising the next £50 million for charitable causes worldwide.

💡 Why Fundraise with GiveWheel?

GiveWheel’s platform is tailored to individuals, teams, and organisations alike. Here’s why it’s the ideal choice for your fundraising:

• Multi-charity support: Fundraise for multiple UK and international charities on a single page, with custom percentage splits. Learn more.
• 0% platform fees: More of your donations reach your chosen causes, with secure payouts via by Charities Trust and Stripe. More about fees.
• Customisation and storytelling: Personalise your page with photos, videos, stories, and even Strava activity integrations to keep supporters engaged. Discover features.
• Multiple event types: Fundraise however you choose with multi-charity individual, team or ticketed events.
• Engagement tools: Use QR codes, embeddable widgets, and social media sharing tools to spread the word and attract more donations.

Start your World’s Toughest Row fundraising today.