A “serial adventurer” who has trekked across the Andes and Nigeria’s “Mountain of Death” as well as living with an Amazonian tribe is now planning on rowing across the Atlantic Ocean.

Sam Weber, 51, will be joining a four-man crew to take on the world’s toughest row from the Canary Islands to Antigua.

The adventurer, from Hove, has shared the mental challenge he expects to face on the boat as he completes the 3,000 mile voyage.

Sam said: Sam said: “Physical strength and body conditioning can only get you so far with this challenge.

It’s an 80% mental challenge. Once we get out into the Atlantic – it’s just four rowers living in a tiny space, battling sleep deprivation and exhaustion, not to mention the unpredictable ocean. We will be alone with our own thoughts for hours and that’s when it will get really tough.”

Sales and marketing director Sam will be joining team Seasoar as he takes on the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge.

He added that during the journey he expects to lose about 8kg on the journey while burning around 10,000 calories and drinking five litres of water each day.

Their journey will take place on a specially designed rowing boat, dubbed “Oardrey”, which is tailored to tackle the rough Atlantic conditions.

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Sam, the youngest of the crew, will be joined by skipper Niall Brannigan and crew member John Watling alongside rowing coach Duncan Roy.

The team is taking on the challenge to raise money for Lyme Disease UK.

Sam added: “We are aiming to make a real difference to everyone who is affected by Lyme Disease – it will be one of our driving forces and clear goals as we gear up for the race.

“As a team we also have a tougher goal – To start as friends, arrive at the finish safely and remain friends despite everything the Atlantic throws at us!”

The challenge is set to begin in December 2024, with the team training for over a year to prepare for the event.