Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

---

“What’s the worst that can happen if you try to reach towards your big goals?” Says UCF student Andres Käosaar.

As a researcher of teams in extreme environments, Käosaar — who first picked up an oar three years ago — is putting himself to the ultimate test as he attempts to row westward across the Atlantic Ocean for 40 consecutive days as part of the World’s Toughest Row.

Discover what drives his pursuit: https://www.ucf.edu/news/rowing-across-the-atlantic-ocean-one-ucf-students-bold-journey/

Follow UCF on social!
Instagram: instagram.com/ucf.edu
Facebook: facebook.com/UCF
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/school/university-of-central-florida
X: twitter.com/UCF