In the third millennia B.C., Neolithic civilizations first came to Ibiza from the European continent. They arrived

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prior to the development of sailing technology, meaning they relied on human power (rowing) for propulsion.

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For the first time in recent recorded history, two teams are attempting to recreate the ancient journey.

 

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Less than 400 people have successfully rowed across an ocean; that is two-thirds of the people who have traveled

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to outerspace, and less than one-tenth of the people who have climbed Mount Everest.  Rowing across an ocean

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or sea is like no other sport. Ocean rowing is as much about the crews’ ability to cope with the challenge

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mentally as it is about technique and physical strength.  Accomplished ocean rowers describe at least one major,

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unforeseen challenge or obstacle during their crossing, ranging from damaged equipment, personal injury or 

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tumultuous storms.





 

There is no prior ocean rowing experience amongst any of the crews for the NOMAN Barcelona-Ibiza 2013 race.

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Once the boat has left the port in Barcelona, these novice rowers will be left alone with their thoughts in the

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expanse of the Mediterranean, with their driving mission to get the boat to meet family and  friends in Ibiza. 

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The mental and physical endurance required will result in a life-changing achievement.