Monday, December 5, 2005
Alone on a boat, 27-yr-old wants to cross the Atlantic
Alone on a boat, 27-yr-old wants to cross the Atlantic
Only 32 others have done it. But former Bombay Scottish student Bhavik Gandhi remains unfazed
Ahmedabad, December 4: Sometimes, you take on life’s toughest challenges during the most unpredictable of moments. Like Bhavik Gandhi’s (27) telephone call to Rune Larsson, one of the world’s best extreme-distance runners, on a fine winter morning in 2004.
The conversation fortified Sweden-based Gandhi’s split-second resolve made during a cycling expedition in Istanbul: To row across the Atlantic Ocean, solo.
Saturday, December 3, 2005
Thursday, December 1, 2005
Being Bhavik - Kiruba.com - Weblog of Kiruba Shanka
Bhavik Gandhi is Phenomenal. (notice the capital P). For a successful venture capitalist and a founder of many technology companies, he has tremendous zest for life and adventure.
Bhavik is the guy who I want to be. Infact, we have a few common interests. He cycles, runs marathons and rows. So do I. But the intensity varies. Massively varies. While I row in the docile murky waters of Adyar river, he is planning on a 90 days, 3000 nautical miles journey across the Atlantic ocean from Spain to Barbados. While I cycle from home to office, he cycles 3000 miles from Stockholm to Istanbul. While I trek in the nearby Tada Falls, he treks through lake Baikal in Siberia in the winter! :)
Nevertheless, common interests. So, when he got in touch with me with a few queries, we immediately stuck a nice chord. It's also a nice co-incidence that both Sulekha and Sify, the companies I'm associated with, are official media partners for Bhavik's adventurous cross atlantic journey.
Here's wishing Bhavik the very best to kick Atlantic's arse!
Thursday, November 24, 2005
Monday, October 31, 2005
Alone on a boat, he plans to cross the Atlantic
Alone on a boat, he plans to cross the Atlantic
Only 32 others have done it. But former Bombay Scottish student Bhavik Gandhi’s unfazed
Alone on a boat, he plans to cross the Atlantic
Only 32 others have done it. But former Bombay Scottish student Bhavik Gandhi’s unfazed
Mumbai, October 30 SOMETIMES, you take on life’s toughest challenges during the most unpredictable of moments.
Like Bhavik Gandhi’s (27) telephone call to Rune Larsson, one of the world’s best extreme-distance runners, on a fine winter morning in 2004.
The conversation fortified Sweden-based Gandhi’s split-second resolve made during a cycling expedition in Istanbul: To row across the Atlantic Ocean, solo.
Only 32 successful attempts have been made at rowing solo across the world’s second largest ocean. And Gandhi will spend an estimated 90 days rowing nonstop from Spain to Barbados—that’s 3,000 nautical miles or 5,000 km—across the Atlantic, on a 23-ft long boat.
It’s a formidable challenge, but the Mumbai-born venture capitalist is undaunted.
After all, Larsson, the first Swede to row across the Atlantic in 2001, thought it was ‘‘the greatest thing’’ Gandhi—if successful, he will be the first Indian to do so—could do.
‘‘The challenge of endurance sport gets in the blood,’’ said Gandhi, who studied at Bombay Scottish till Std VIII before moving to Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom for further studies.
‘‘This is not for the faint-hearted, but nothing is more satisfying than riding on the ocean waves, to see how controllable they are, or you are.’’
After meeting Larsson in Stockholm, the ball was set rolling: Physical and mental training, sessions on endurance-sport nutrition, and most importantly, survival training.
Planning to make the trip in January next year, it’s Gandhi’s only interest now.
‘‘The previous exercises have helped me in strengthening my physical and mental faculties for a bigger challenge. Now, I must row across the Atlantic, purely for the excitement,’’ he says.
But there’s more to the management graduate from the University of London than a passion for endurance sports.
The founder and principal partner at the venture capital fund Development Venture Capital Group, Gandhi has founded more than half-a-dozen IT ventures in the tele-communications, retail, new media, outsourcing and non-profit sectors.
‘‘The excitement of starting something new keeps me going—be it business ventures or adventure sports,’’ he says. ‘‘Also, I think running marathons is just a cliche, I prefer making my own route.’’
Mumbai-based mother Usha Ambani, a lawyer, is worried for the eldest of her two sons. Scouting for sponsors for the Euro 100,000 ocean rowing venture, Gandhi is also aware of the dangers.
‘‘I can’t control the weather and freak waves,’’ he admits. ‘‘This will be a personal test to know how much I can maximise control over nature and myself.’’
Until then, what will he like to be known as? ‘‘The world’s best time manager,’’ he quips. ‘‘Because I do a lot of things and feel much needs to be done even after rowing across the Altantic.’’
Sunday, October 30, 2005
Alone on a boat, he plans to cross the Atlantic
Alone on a boat, he plans to cross the Atlantic
Only 32 others have done it. But former Bombay Scottish student Bhavik Gandhi’s unfazed
Mumbai, October 30 SOMETIMES, you take on life’s toughest challenges during the most unpredictable of moments.
Like Bhavik Gandhi’s (27) telephone call to Rune Larsson, one of the world’s best extreme-distance runners, on a fine winter morning in 2004.
Ocean Rowing Society Press "First ever Asian to attempt the Cross-Atlantic record"
Alone on a boat, he plans to cross the Atlantic
SOMETIMES, you take on life’s toughest challenges during the most unpredictable of moments.
Like Bhavik Gandhi’s (27) telephone call to Rune Larsson, one of the world’s best extreme-distance runners, on a fine winter morning in 2004.
The conversation fortified Sweden-based Gandhi’s split-second resolve made during a cycling expedition in Istanbul: To row across the Atlantic Ocean, solo.
Only 32 successful attempts have been made at rowing solo across the world’s second largest ocean. And Gandhi will spend an estimated 90 days rowing nonstop from Spain to Barbados—that’s 3,000 nautical miles or 5,000 km—across the Atlantic, on a 23-ft long boat.
http://www.oceanrowing.com/Bhavik%20Gandhi/Press/mumbai_oct30_2005.htm
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articlelist/15467078.cmsThursday, October 20, 2005
http://127.0.0.1:4664/redir?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ecolabasailingclub%2Ecom%2Findex%2Ehtml&src=1&schema=2&start=1&s=jAqrKhNtzyt8PvYApS6OzV6DTNoTuesday, October 18, 2005
Monday, October 17, 2005
Row, row, row your boat!-Calcutta Times-Cities-The Times of India
Another Indian is set to make his mark globally, this one on international waters...
Stockholm-based Indian Bhavik Gandhi, 27, will attempt to row 3,000 nautical miles (5,000 kms) across the Atlantic Ocean, solo and unsupported, from Spain to Barbados. And if successful, he will be the first Indian to row across an ocean and also be one of the 32 people in the world to have ever accomplished this feat.
Starting in December 2005, he will undertake what is considered one of the world's toughest human powered endurance challenges and spend an estimated 90 days at sea in a 23-foot rowing boat. Relying on muscle-power alone for the crossing, he will have to endure extreme weather conditions in the open ocean, gale force winds, and not to forget ships, fog and sharks.
But Bhavik is undaunted by these prospects. An avid adventurer at heart, it's this 'endurance challenge' that first attracted him to take up such extreme sports. Having trekked the Himalayas, cycled 3,000 kms across Europe in a record 6 weeks, trekked across central Siberia, from Stockholm to Istanbul, he now wants to 'test the waters'.
"These not only put to test your physical stamina, but also your mental strength and spirit," says Bhavik. "And that's exciting," he adds.
Row, row, row your boat!-Calcutta Times-Cities-The Times of India
Sunday, October 16, 2005
Saturday, October 15, 2005
:) Creating History Across the Atlantic
:) Creating History Across the Atlantic
The work of United Way is not just known within the territory, but is also known outside the world! Bhavik Gandhi, a founder of a micro venture capital investment fund as well as an international athlete, is going to contribute part of the funds raised from a sports record breaking project in the Atlantic to United Way, he hopes that more people in India could be benefited from it.
The project is about the first Indian attempt to undertake one of the worlds toughest tests, rowing across the Atlantic. Bhavik Gandhi, who was born in Mumbai, and spent 14 years there, has decided to undertake the challenge of rowing across the second largest ocean on earth starting in December 2005
Friday, September 30, 2005
September 30, 2005 1 in a billion. From Spain to Barbados in a rowing boat. Stockholm, Sweden (PRWEB)
Bhavik Gandhi, 27, will attempt to row 3000 nautical miles (5000 km) across the Atlantic Ocean, solo and unsupported, from Spain to Barbados.
Starting in December 2005, he will undertake one of the worlds toughest human powered endurance challenges, spending an estimated 90 days at sea in a 23 ft rowing boat. Relying on muscle-power alone for the crossing, he will also have to endure extreme weather conditions in the open ocean, gale force winds, ships, sharks and icebergs.
If successful, he will be the first Indian to row across an ocean and also be one of the 32 people in the world to have ever accomplished this feat.
The Cross Atlantic Row will raise funds for United Way, a global a non-profit organisation.
About Bhavik Gandhi
Bhavik was born in Mumbai, India and presently lives in Stockholm, Sweden where he works with venture capital and technology startups. Amongst his other extreme endurance achievements, he has cycled 3000 km across Europe in a record 6 weeks.
About Ocean Rowing
Ocean rowing as a sport is unique in terms of its difficulty, exceptional length, and demands on physical and mental endurance This record attempt is supported by the Ocean Rowing Society. www.oceanrowing.com
For additional information, contact Accord PR or visit the official challenge website at www.bhavik.com/crossatlantic.
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