Theodore Rezoy of the Ukraine set off from Manhatten, New York on 2 July in an attempt to cross the Atlantic. He will be rowing a purpose-built boat, expecting to complete the first stage of his journey when he passes Bishop Rock in September. He will then continue to Brest, having travelled 3365 miles.
He will row at night, to avoid colliding with shipping. He expects to take 60-80 days to complete his journey.
This row comes 108 years after George Harbo and Frank Samuelsen of Norway arrived in the Islands from New York, after rowing for 55 days.