The Crossing: Conquering the Atlantic in the World's Toughest Rowing Race

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When James Cracknell and Ben Fogle decided to compete in the Atlantic Rowing Race, they thought they knew what awaited them: nearly three thousand miles of empty ocean, stormy weather and colossal physical stress.But their epic journey would become at times, a living hell that tested the strength of every fibre of their being. Yet, forty seven days later, James and Ben were the first pair to cross the finishing line - overtaking one of the four-man teams in the process - becoming the first British pair ever to win the race. They pushed themselves physically, psychologically and emotionally to the limit. They survived without water rations for two days, lost the few clothes they had in a freak wave, capsized, hallucinated, wept, fought, played games, grew beards, nursed blisters and rowed 2,930 miles. The Crossing is the extraordinarily honest account of James Cracknell and Ben Fogle's epic race, one that forced both men to face the truth about themselves and each other.

James Cracknell won gold rowing medals at the Sydney 2000 Olympics and the Athens 2004 Olympics and holds three world records. He writes regularly for the Daily Telegraph. His first book, James Cracknell's No Gym Health Plan, was published in April 2006. Ben Fogle was made famous by the BBC's Castaway programme and is now a BBC TV presenter. His shows include Country File and AnimalPark. The Teatime Islands was published in 2003. His latest book, Offshore, was published in April 2006.

A non-stop journey which pushed the men to their limits. * Independent * A gripping read. * Andy McNab * This brutally honest, tears-and-all account of their adventure is a fascinating insight into this colossal mental as well as physical challenge. * Health and Fitness Magazine * Read this... Two very different men fight, play games and nearly lose their lives. * The Times *