THE PARTICIPANTS OF THE WORLD'S TOUGHEST ROW WILL BE SETTING UP IN THE WHARF PARKING LOT PRIOR TO THE RACE! COME AND SEE THEM MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW.

WORLD’S TOUGHEST ROW – PACIFIC RETURNS TO MONTEREY FOR THE THIRD YEAR!

Monterey, CA, May 7, 2025 – The countdown is on! With just one month to go until the start of the 2025 World’s Toughest Row – Pacific on June 7th, excitement is steadily building in Monterey Harbor. This year’s event will see five daring teams from the US, Switzerland, the UK, and Ireland take on the formidable 2,800 mile crossing to Hanalei Bay, Kaua’i. Their goal: to raise substantial funds for their chosen charities, test the extremes of human endurance, and brave the full force of the Pacific Ocean.

From May 30th, the teams will begin arriving in Monterey to carry out final preparations, complete rigorous inspections, and meet all safety requirements. A dedicated boat park will be established in the waterfront parking lot at Monterey Harbor, open for the public to visit. Starting June 3rd, rowers will take to the water for last checks before the official race launch on June 7th (subject to weather conditions).