Filming Sea Change Atlantic: A Winter Training Row from Fowey to Lantic Bay

In January 2026, I had the opportunity to film Sea Change Atlantic during one of their winter training rows along the Cornish coast, capturing drone footage as the crew rowed from Fowey to Lantic Bay. It was cold, raw, and unmistakably Cornwall in winter - the perfect testing ground for a team preparing to row an ocean.

Sea Change Atlantic is made up of four men from the South West of England who, in January 2027, will take on one of the world’s toughest endurance challenges: rowing 3,200 miles across the Atlantic Ocean as part of The Atlantic Dash. Starting in Lanzarote and finishing weeks later in Antigua, the race is as much a mental challenge as a physical one.

Training for an Ocean

This particular session wasn’t about speed or spectacle - it was about preparation. Long hours on open water, working together in real conditions, building trust in both equipment and crew. From the air, you really see the scale of what they’re taking on: a small boat moving steadily through a vast, unforgiving seascape.

Filming with a drone offers a unique perspective on ocean rowing. From above, the rhythm of the oars, the spacing between the crew, and the ever-changing texture of the sea all tell a story that’s easy to miss from shore level. Winter light and moody skies only added to the atmosphere, giving a glimpse of the environment they’ll face on a far larger scale in the Atlantic.

More Than a Physical Challenge

Sea Change Atlantic isn’t just about adventure for adventure’s sake. The team is rowing to raise funds for Parkinson’s UK and Axminster & Lyme Cancer Support, while also promoting the idea of Blue Health - the positive impact that the sea and coastal environments can have on mental and physical wellbeing.

As a group of men in their 50s, they’re also challenging assumptions about age, fitness, and what’s possible later in life. This row is proof that big goals don’t have an expiry date.

Why This Project Matters

Projects like this are a reminder of why storytelling matters. This isn’t just a boat on the water - it’s months of training, years of planning, and a shared belief that ordinary people can do extraordinary things when driven by purpose.

Capturing this training row was a small part of a much bigger journey, and I’m grateful to have been able to document a moment along the way.

You can watch the full drone video from the Fowey to Lantic Bay training row below, and if you’d like to follow Sea Change Atlantic’s progress or support their fundraising efforts, I’d highly recommend checking out their work, donating and becoming part of the journey.