With support from NAGICO, the ‘Atlantic Discovery’ team, is rowing from the Canary Islands to Antigua to raise money for the fight against Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Photo: Provided

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With support from NAGICO, the ‘Atlantic Discovery’ team, is rowing from the Canary Islands to Antigua to raise money for the fight against Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

This is according to a press release from sponsors, NAGICO Insurances on Wednesday, December 12, 2018, which states that the Four-man rowing team commenced ‘The Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge’ on Wednesday morning, marking the start of a 3,000-mile row to Antigua.

 “We wish this inspirational team a safe and healthy passage,” said NAGICO Group Chief Strategy and Development Officer Kyria Ali.

“This journey is one of extreme human endeavour, which resonates closely with NAGICO’s story. It is a true test of physical and mental endurance, and we are honoured to be a part of it.”

During the first week, the team will need to adjust to the limited space, rigorous rowing schedule, and irregular sleep patterns.

“In order to overcome the discomfort, seasickness and isolation, the team will have to be resilient and work together." Ms Ali continued, “the resilience, strength and teamwork that the Atlantic Discovery team is demonstrating are aligned with NAGICO’s core corporate values.”

Speaking on behalf of the Atlantic Discovery team, Cameron Parker, a Zurich-based director at Swiss Re, said that the sponsorship was tremendously valuable.

“We have been impressed by the support received from the NAGICO team from the start. They have been involved in helping us prepare and boosting the team’s morale. We feel like part of the NAGICO family and consider ourselves very lucky to have entered this mutually advantageous partnership.”

Other members of this team include London-based members, Ben Ajayi-Obe, data scientist; Isaac Kenyon, Geologist and Jack Hopkins, a cyber security researcher.

The team is participating in the row to raise £60K (USD $80K) for Multiple Sclerosis (MS), which affects 2.5 million people worldwide. The team will be starting the row, having already made significant progress toward this target.

There are about 28 vessels taking part in the challenge, representing 14 countries. The total fleet of 88 rowers is expected to take between 40 and 60 days to complete the crossing.