{"id":129,"date":"2023-08-02T02:53:40","date_gmt":"2023-08-02T02:53:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/freedomrower.co.za\/?page_id=129"},"modified":"2026-01-23T06:42:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T06:42:52","slug":"solo-rower","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/freedomrower.co.za\/?page_id=129","title":{"rendered":"SOLO ROWER"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Hero Section” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ background_image=”https:\/\/freedomrower.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/5464.webp” parallax=”on” custom_padding=”10%||13.4%|||” bottom_divider_height=”60px” global_colors_info=”{}” background_color_gradient_direction__hover=”180deg” background_color_gradient_direction__hover_enabled=”180deg” background_color_gradient_start_position__hover=”0%” background_color_gradient_start_position__hover_enabled=”0%” background_color_gradient_end_position__hover=”100%” background_color_gradient_end_position__hover_enabled=”100%” background_color_gradient_stops__hover=”rgba(0,0,0,0.4) 0%|rgba(0,0,0,0.4) 100%”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”64px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/freedomrower.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Logo_Primary-Logo.png” title_text=”Logo_Primary Logo” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”78%” border_width_all=”20px” border_color_all=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”5px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin=”|auto||417px||”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_color=”#000000″ header_font_size=”42px” global_colors_info=”{}” width=”69.8%”]

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Being a solo rower can be an incredibly demanding and adventurous endeavour, requiring significant physical and mental strength, as well as expert navigation and survival skills. Solo Rowing faces unique challenges, including prolonged isolation, unpredictable weather conditions, and the need for complete self-reliance while at sea.<\/p>\n

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Throughout the journey, the journey of\u00a0solo rowers must be prepared to handle emergencies, navigate effectively, and endure long periods of solitude and physical exertion. During the crossing \u2014 which can take anywhere from 30 to 100 days \u2014 a solo rower cannot receive any repairs, assistance, food, or water, relying entirely on preparation and resilience.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/freedomrower.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-02-07-at-13.34.56.jpeg” title_text=”WhatsApp Image 2024-02-07 at 13.34.56″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”23px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”About Section” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ background_color=”#0c1147″ custom_padding=”135px||1px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Section Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”|||” custom_padding=”27px|0px|138px|0px||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Title” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ text_font=”||||||||” header_font=”Montserrat Alternates||||||||” header_2_font=”Montserrat|600||on|||||” header_2_text_align=”center” header_2_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_2_font_size=”30px” custom_margin=”||5px|” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_intensity_slide=”20%” animation_starting_opacity=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Solo Rowing presents unique challenges, including prolonged isolation, unpredictable weather conditions, and the need for complete self-reliance.<\/em><\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” _builder_version=”4.16″ max_width=”23px” module_alignment=”center” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_intensity_slide=”20%” animation_starting_opacity=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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