The regatta starts in San Sebastián de La Gomera and heads from there across the Atlantic to Antigua. Participants can compete as solo rowers or in teams. The route covers 3,000 miles and is described on the event website as the world's toughest rowing challenge.
Around 500 international participants will arrive in La Gomera in December, accompanied by the organising team as well as friends and family. The period from 12 December 2026 to 1 February 2027 covers the preparations in San Sebastián de La Gomera and the Atlantic crossing.