Storyline

Explorer Colin O'Brady and a team of world-class athletes take on one of their most intense challenges yet. They set out on a mission to cross the 600-mile Drake Passage in a rowboat, battling rough seas and extreme weather.

First Aired

2020-11-22
Last Aired

2021-01-10
Creator
Genre

Reality, Documentary
Seasons

1
Episodes

14
Status

Returning Series
Language

English
Network

Discovery

Keywords:

outdoors

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Season 1

1. Impossible Row

Colin O'Brady reveals the devastating accident that set him on his path to defy human capabilities.

Colin O'Brady reveals the devastating accident that set him on his path to defy human capabilities.Less

2020-11-22

2. Testing the Waters

Colin assembles the crew in Scotland where they test the equipment and get comfortable with their new ...More

Colin assembles the crew in Scotland where they test the equipment and get comfortable with their new living quarters.Less

2020-11-29

3. Training for the Drake

Colin reveals his unorthodox training regimen to prepare him for the worst possible conditions; the ot...More

Colin reveals his unorthodox training regimen to prepare him for the worst possible conditions; the other team members pack in their last rounds of training.Less

2020-12-06

4. Final Preparations

Colin and his crew meticulously pack the rowboat and conduct a capsize test to ensure the boat is read...More

Colin and his crew meticulously pack the rowboat and conduct a capsize test to ensure the boat is ready for the journey.Less

2020-12-17

5. Meet Drake Passage

Colin and the team hit their first rough waters, while scientists and meteorologists discuss the dange...More

Colin and the team hit their first rough waters, while scientists and meteorologists discuss the dangerous mission.Less

2020-12-20

6. Colin's Antarctic Journey

Colin hopes his experience crossing Antarctica unassisted and unaided will help him overcome the dange...More

Colin hopes his experience crossing Antarctica unassisted and unaided will help him overcome the dangers and challenges of rowing Drake Passage.Less

2020-12-20

7. Meet the Rowers: Fiann Paul

Co-captain Fiann Paul plans to become the first man to row five oceans.

Co-captain Fiann Paul plans to become the first man to row five oceans.Less

2020-12-24

8. Mr. and Mrs. Impossible

From onboard the safety vessel, Colin's wife, Jenna, watches the team struggling in the distance.

From onboard the safety vessel, Colin's wife, Jenna, watches the team struggling in the distance.Less

2020-12-24

9. Meet the Rowers: John Peterson

John Peterson, a school principal with 20 years of rowing experience and a silver medal at the Nationa...More

John Peterson, a school principal with 20 years of rowing experience and a silver medal at the National Championship, admits his fears but feels ready for the chance to set a world record.Less

2020-12-27

10. Meet the Rowers: Cameron Bellamy

Competitive endurance swimmer Cameron Bellamy is one of the few to have swam across seven channels, bu...More

Competitive endurance swimmer Cameron Bellamy is one of the few to have swam across seven channels, but he also represented South Africa in rowing.Less

2020-12-31

11. Meet The Rowers - Andrew Towne

Having climbed the tallest mountain on every continent Andrew is ready for the challenge.

Having climbed the tallest mountain on every continent Andrew is ready for the challenge.Less

2020-12-31

12. Meet the Rowers: Jamie Douglas-Hamilton

The grandson of a pilot-adventurer, Jamie Douglas-Hamilton has rowed his way into record books several...More

The grandson of a pilot-adventurer, Jamie Douglas-Hamilton has rowed his way into record books several times, most notably for his 5,000-mile rowing expedition from Australia to Africa.Less