ThePolarRow

A pioneering Polar rowing expedition exploring some of the coldest waters on earth. Norway to Svalbard to Iceland.

[BBC Breakfast @BBCBreakfast]

They've broken 11 World Records in brutal conditions - for @AlexGregoryGB & @thePolarRow it's been anything but smooth sailing...

[Alex Gregory @AlexGregoryGB]

In touching distance of land. This boat has taken us off Jan Mayen & back to Norway. We've had two days at sea...now getting closer to home!

[Alex Gregory @AlexGregoryGB]

My hands after spending so long in wet gloves.The blisters were never bad on this Polar row, but the wet & damp seeped into the skin...

[Bremont @Bremont]

Having accomplished an amazing 11 of 12 world records we're just glad @AlexGregoryGB & @thepolarrow team will be making a safe return home! https://t.co/sssJheh8TS

[Alex Gregory @AlexGregoryGB]

I always felt I had to concentrate hard to be ready for what was coming towards us in the cold rough wet conditions @thepolarrow

[Row For The Ocean @RowForTheOcean]

So happy we're rowing the Southern Atlantic, can't be dealing with ice and sore bums!! Fantastic acheivement @thepolarrow @AlexGregoryGB https://t.co/aB6IcV2hju

[Alex Gregory @AlexGregoryGB]

Latest update & checking out this truely unique island of Jan Mayen @thepolarrow #adventure

[Alex Gregory @AlexGregoryGB]

This smile says it all...the happiness I feel right now to be alive and on dry land....

[Alex Gregory @AlexGregoryGB]

Throwback to 11 days ago when Alex & @thepolarrow were preparing to set off on their record breaking Arctic adventure 🌊🌊

[Anna McNuff @AnnaMcNuff]

If you're not following @AlexGregoryGB and @thepolarrow - you're missing out. Beautifully written, raw in the moment updates: https://t.co/RUNdmtaIT8

[ThePolarRow @thepolarrow]

The crew have been through an incredibly hard 72 hours, with icy cold wind and waves pushing… https://t.co/klNhN7CIlb

[ThePolarRow @thepolarrow]

72 hours of sea anchor out periodically and waves crashing over the boat #polarrow #cold #Arctic @AlexGregoryGB @BBCSport @BBCNews

[Alex Gregory @AlexGregoryGB]

Everything is grey. I've never been in a place where there is so much grey, even my salt crusted… https://t.co/Ddu1Wb6xtH

[Alex Gregory @AlexGregoryGB]

All ok. On sea anchor again to rest after hard night of rowing. All freezing but ok. Sleet outside.... *message from satellite phone*

[Row For The Ocean @RowForTheOcean]

Some very real words from @AlexGregoryGB undertaking @thepolarrow ...keep going team!! #PolarRow #oceanrowing https://t.co/u1TDEtBxq5

[Alex Gregory @AlexGregoryGB]

Being in the middle of the Arctic Ocean is a very good way to make you feel very small and insignificant.... @thepolarrow

[Worcestershire County Council @worcscc]

The whole of Worcestershire is backing you @AlexGregoryGB! @thepolarrow #PolarRow #Rowing https://t.co/NH6TwXDlPr

[ThePolarRow @thepolarrow]

Great article from ITV News on the Polar Row!

Check it out!
https://t.co/0TJMhoIVJd

#rowing #polarrow #adventure #arctic #oceanrowing

[ThePolarRow @thepolarrow]

After 24hours being pushed in the wrong direction the crew are back on track #polarrow #recordbreakers @AlexGregoryGB @BBCSport @OreOduba

[Alex Gregory @AlexGregoryGB]

After over 20hrs on the sea anchor due to high winds @thepolarrow are back moving South towards Iceland!🌊track here https://t.co/I8U8urOqUe