Saltire Tides

We are three ordinary women from Scotland taking on an extraordinary adventure!

02/11/2026

Our biggest goal on the Atlantic is to catch at least 1 fish!

Since the bulk of our calories will come from freeze dried food or energy bars, hopefully we can look forward to at least one fresh catch whilst on the water.

Hi, we’re Saltire Tides and in December this year we will be rowing across the Atlantic Ocean as part of the .toughest.row . We are taking on this incredible charity to fundraise for . A charity that stands besides children and their families when life takes an unexpected turn. Thank you for following along our incredible journey

🐠Links to support in our bio 🐠

01/11/2026

And that’s a wrap on October.

We’ve been counting down to shipping our boat for most of the year, and after months of preparation, the day finally arrived. From making sure we’ve put in enough hours on the water and getting every last repair finished, to stocking up on freeze-dried food and waterproofing our first aid supplies, it’s been a long checklist. But she’s now packed up, ready to go and on her way to the Canaries!

If you haven’t already, head to the link in our bio to book your ticket for our going away party. We’d love to celebrate with everyone who has helped us get this far and have the chance to say a proper thank you for all your support.

With the boat on its way, we’re now just one month away from standing on that start line and taking on the biggest challenge of our lives!

30/10/2026

Hi I’m Ellen! Now that we’re getting closer to that start line, I thought it was time to reintroduce myself.

This crazy adventure all became a reality when my flat mate Jenna asked me to row the Atlantic, after her initial team fell through. Fast forward to now, and we are just 43 days away from standing on that start line.

One of my biggest goals for this challenge is to catch at least one fish. I’ve been practicing this on our training rows, so hopefully I can look forward to some fresh food whilst on the water.

I met my fellow teammates whilst working at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, so choosing our fundraising charity was an easy decision. I’m so proud to be fundraising for , from emergency grants and specialist equipment to child-friendly hospital environments and bereavement counselling, the money we raise will help support families through life’s most difficult moments.

If you haven’t already, give us a follow to see how this adventure turns out!

🐠links in our bio to support🐠

28/10/2026

Hi I’m Jenna! Now that we’re getting closer to that start line, I thought it was time to re introduce myself.

This all started with a simple Google. I’ve set myself a challenge to complete a full circumnavigation self powered, so when I googled the best way to cross the Atlantic, .toughest.row seemed like the perfect choice.

I met my fellow teammates whilst working at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee so choosing our fundraising charity was an easy decision. Working in paediatric surgery, I’ve seen firsthand the impact of so I’m beyond proud to be fundraising for them. From emergency grants and specialist equipment to child-friendly hospital environments and bereavement counselling, the money we raise will help support families through life’s most difficult moments.

We are now just 45 days away from the start line and I just want to thank every single person that has helped get us here. From our friends and family to the general public and supporters online. None of this would be possible without the continued support.

If you haven’t already, follow along for the most exciting part of our journey!

🐠Links in our bio to support 🐠

25/10/2026

With the clocks going back and the winter officially upon us, heres a throwback from the longest day of summer.

Just the 3 of us out on the water, enjoying the sunset, noah kahan playing in the back ground, hoping for an orca to jump out the water.

Jumping forward to now, we are just 48 days away from setting off across the Atlantic.

Hi, we’re Saltire Tides and in December this year we will be rowing across the Atlantic Ocean as part of the .toughest.row . We are taking on this incredible charity to fundraise for . A charity that stands besides children and their families when life takes an unexpected turn. Thank you for following along our incredible journey

🐠Links to support in our bio 🐠

21/10/2026

One of the biggest challenges in our training has been figuring out how best to fuel our bodies for life at sea.

In collaboration with Make It Scotch Education , we recently spoke to The National about the vital role nutrition plays in extreme endurance challenges.

When rowing across the Atlantic, we’ll need to consume up to 5,000 calories a day. Getting the right nutrients is essential to maintaining our energy, supporting recovery and keeping our bodies performing at their best.

Iron is particularly important, as low levels can lead to fatigue, dizziness, headaches and reduced exercise performance, all symptoms we want to avoid out on the Atlantic.

That’s why including quality, iron-rich foods, is an important part of our fuelling strategy as we prepare for the challenge ahead.

A huge thank you to Make It Scotch for helping us highlight the importance of nutrition on our journey to the start line. Check out our article in The National linked in our bio

Hi, we’re Saltire Tides and in December this year we will be rowing across the Atlantic Ocean as part of the World’s Toughest Row . We are taking on this incredible charity to fundraise for The Archie Foundation . A charity that stands besides children and their families when life takes an unexpected turn. Thank you for following along our incredible journey

🐠Links to support in our bio 🐠

20/10/2026

✨️It's Quiz Time✨️

Join us for an entertaining evening at East Lothian Yacht Club for our Saltire Tides Quiz Night fundraiser.

The bar will be open, and Quizmaster Eddie Clark has been preparing a wide range of quiz round topics, so there is really is something for everyone!

📅 Friday 6th November
🕚 Arrive 7pm for quiz start 7.30pm

🎟 Entry £5pp

Let us know by email or social media message if you plan to enter a team, we look forward to seeing you there!

19/10/2026

The boat is officially ready to go!

Last week we drove from Edinburgh to Essex to drop off our ocean rowing boat. She is now being shipped down to the Canary islands, where we will meet her in December.

We have spent the last few weeks squeezing as much as we can into the cabins and storage spaces, so once we are all reunited she’s has everything on board for our crossing.

Hi, we’re Saltire Tides and in December this year we will be rowing across the Atlantic Ocean as part of the .toughest.row We are taking on this incredible charity to fundraise for . A charity that stands besides children and their families when life takes an unexpected turn. Thank you for following along our incredible journey

🐠Links to support in our bio 🐠

15/10/2026

We are incredibly proud to be rowing the Atlantic for The Archie Foundation

As a team of healthcare professionals, choosing a charity that has impact within our comunitity only felt right. We hope the money we raise will help the foundation continue their vital work, and help more families get the support they need.

Hi, we’re Saltire Tides and in December this year we will be rowing across the Atlantic Ocean as part of the World’s Toughest Row Thank you for following along our incredible journey

🐠Links to support in our bio 🐠

13/10/2026

Packing up our boat to ship off to the start line, Ellen has been tasked with clearing out our cabins of any unnecessary items.

What do you think... should our Statue of Liberty ducky come with us across the Atlantic?

Hi, we’re Saltire Tides and in December this year we will be rowing across the Atlantic Ocean as part of the .toughest.row . We are taking on this incredible charity to fundraise for . A charity that stands besides children and their families when life takes an unexpected turn. Thank you for following along our incredible journey

🐠Links to support in our bio 🐠

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