Our Purpose

Why We Row

Purpose. Perform. Progress

gROWing Together

Vicki at RAAM

Our Reason

Whether crossing continents by bike or canoeing through wilderness from Canada to Alaska, Team gROW was forged through adventure — and a shared belief that true growth begins where comfort ends.

Vicki Anstey and Dr. Sophie Bostock are no strangers to extremes. But rowing 3,000 miles across the Atlantic is more than their next challenge — it’s a bold pursuit to redefine what’s possible when science meets mindset, and resilience meets purpose.

This is more than a race. It’s a real-time expedition into the limits of human performance — designed to spark insight, unlock potential, and inspire others to push past fear, fatigue, and self-doubt.

gROWing with Purpose

Team gROW will raise awareness and funding for causes that align with our core values of empowerment, wellbeing, and personal growth.

We are proud to support:

  • Inspiring Girls International
    A global charity working to connect girls with female role models, helping them believe in their dreams and challenge gender stereotypes.

  • A second charity to be nominated by our headline sponsor, giving our partners the opportunity to shape the impact of this campaign in a meaningful way.

Together, we’re building a campaign that combines performance with purpose — one that lifts others as we push ourselves.

Powered by Performance

Behind every world-first is a world-class team.

Team gROW is supported by a group of experts at the cutting edge of performance science, mental conditioning, recovery, and strategic navigation.

Support Squad

Our Performance Team

Mark Slats

Ocean Rowing Company Founder
(manufacturer of the gROW carbon boat)

World Record holding Ocean Rower & endurance adventurer

2nd place in the Golden Globe Round the World Sailing Race 2018

Mentor & skilled Weather Router

Dr. Borja
Martinez-Gonzalez

PHD in Sport & Exercise Science, University of Kent. Post-doctoral roles in physical & cognitive testing, strategies to improve endurance performance

Supported athletes for Marathon des Sables, Tor des Géants, UCI Pro cycling teams, EFL League One, Rally Dakar.

Advisor to RAF, ASICS & SCARPA

Prof. Andy McCann

Performance Coach & Professor of Psychology, Manchester Met.

Human Performance & Resilience Expert Advisor to Wales RFU, Emergency Services, HNWIs, leading Olympic athletes & Armed Forces

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