Zara's record-breaking journey across the Atlantic!

Zara's record-breaking journey across the Atlantic!

Over 97 days at sea, Zara navigated 3,600 nautical miles from Europe to South America, facing towering waves, unpredictable weather, and encounters with marine life. With no support boat, she relied on her skill, resilience, and determination to complete this monumental challenge.

As proud sponsors of Zara Lachlan, samdesk was honored to support her incredible journey—a solo, unsupported row across the Atlantic that pushed the boundaries of human endurance. At just 21 years old, Zara, a physics student and aspiring British Army officer, set out to break three world records while raising awareness and funds for charity.

Over 97 days at sea, Zara navigated 3,600 nautical miles from Europe to South America, facing towering waves, unpredictable weather, and encounters with marine life. With no support boat, she relied on her skill, resilience, and determination to complete this monumental challenge.

As proud sponsors of Zara Lachlan, samdesk was honored to support her incredible journey—a solo, unsupported row across the Atlantic that pushed the boundaries of human endurance. At just 21 years old, Zara, a physics student and aspiring British Army officer, set out to break three world records while raising awareness and funds for charity.

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Progress Updates

Progress Updates

Progress Updates

December 2024

Samdesk’s team has been monitoring Zara Lachlan’s solo row across the Atlantic, providing critical situational awareness. So far, only one crisis alert—a maritime hijacking attempt near Morocco—was quickly resolved with no impact on Zara. While poor weather has caused some setbacks, Zara remains in great spirits and is making strong progress, with 2,500 nautical miles to go.

January 2025

Zara has rowed over 3,000 nautical miles. Samdesk analysts have monitored her journey, flagging two crisis incidents: an attempted maritime hijacking and an unlit drifting boat off the coast of Morocco—neither of which impacted her directly. With the worst of the early weather behind her, Zara has been making incredible progress and now has just 300 nautical miles to go.

February 2025

4,100 miles and 97 days later, Zara has completed her row while setting a new world record!

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