Lorenzo Barone, 28 years old, originally from San Gemini in the province of Terni, has completed an extraordinary challenge: the solo crossing of the Atlantic Ocean on a rowing boat, without sail or engine. The undertaking concluded on the night between 24 and 25 January, when Barone reached the coast of Kourou, in French Guiana after having left last December 19 from the coast of Mauritania.
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Dust – The way of the Sand
The crossing is part of the “Dust – La via della Sabbia” project, conceived by Baron himself, which aims to document the natural path of Saharan dust that crosses the Atlantic to nourish the Amazon. The adventure, in addition to its sporting and technical value, also has a scientific and environmental significance, telling the story of the link between Africa and South America through an extreme and conscious journey.
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A life dedicated to extreme feats
Lorenzo Barone is no stranger to exceptional challenges. To date it has traveled more than 100,000 kilometers in over 60 countries, tackling hostile territories from a climatic and political point of view. Moving on foot, by bicycle or by sea, he demonstrated uncommon physical and mental resistance. Among his best-known exploits is the bike journey from Cape Agulhas in South Africa to Cape Dezhnev in Russia, along the longest land route in the world.
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Between 2020 and 2021 Barone crossed the pole of the Siberian cold in the harshest months and reached the northernmost road on the planet. These often solitary experiences honed his ability to adapt and manage extreme conditions, preparing him for challenges such as rowing across the Atlantic.
Beyond the physical challenge: a message on the connection between man and the environment
Barone’s crossing of the Atlantic represents not only a personal record, but also a message on the link between man and the environment, on the importance of knowing and documenting global natural phenomena. With “Dust – La via della Sabbia”, Barone’s adventure combines sport, research and narration, demonstrating how the passion for travel can become a tool for understanding the world.
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