Award-winning logistics software provider Fargo Systems is sponsoring two intrepid A&E doctors, dubbed the Emergensea Duo, on their 3,000-mile Atlantic rowing race.

The husband-and-wife team are temporarily hanging up their scrubs and taking on one of the world’s most formidable rows, The Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge. Not only setting their sights on beating the mixed pair world record time of 43 days, 15 hours, and 22 minutes but also raising £100,000 for four frontline medical charities.

Departing from San Sebastian in La Gomera, Canary Islands, on December 12th, 2021, Skipper Doctor Charlie Fleury and first mate Doctor Adam Baker will compete with over 30 international teams. Completing approximately 1.5 million strokes and battling 30-foot waves before reaching the finish line at English Harbour, Antigua.

The first-ever married couple to take part in the Atlantic challenge said: “This will be the hardest mental and physical challenge of our lives, and we are so grateful to have such amazing local support. There will be many days that we will want to quit the blisters, seasickness, physical exhaustion and sleep deprivation, but our supporters and raising money for our wonderful charities will keep us going.”

Fargo Systems director Kevin Terrill says: “Charlie and Adam personify teamwork and perseverance, whether that’s in their day-to-day roles at the NHS or taking part in one of the world’s most enduring rowing challenges.

“Our company strapline, ‘Together, further’ reinforces our commitment to collaborative working, and we are honoured to play a small part in helping the Emergensea Duo achieve such inspirational goals. We wish them good fortune and every success.”

You can follow Charlie and Adam’s race progress in their rowing boat, Persistence, on the YB Race Viewer App from your mobile device.