Coach Ian Couch,
Head Safety Officer,
Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge
Couch has been involved in ocean rowing for 12 years and has completed two rows across the Atlantic and one across the Indian Ocean gaining 5 Guinness World Records in the process. He has developed the Ocean Rowing Training Course recognized by the Spanish Authorities and is responsible for the continued development of the safety of the crews in the race. He will check the crews in La Gomera and be in communications with them throughout the race. Check out his video:
the Rondout Rower 