We are excited to share an update on Fraser Morrison (TR 2008-13), who was featured on the front cover of the OKS Magazine in Spring 2025. 

The first time Fraser picked up a pair of oars was in his Shell year at King’s. He reflects that he had ‘as much rowing ability as a duck on roller skates’ and was ‘gently directed’ his focus goes elsewhere. Nevertheless, in December 2025, Fraser redefined tenacity and took on one of the greatest challenges on Earth: The World’s Toughest Row.

The World’s Toughest Row organisation describes the row as "an extreme series of endurance races where people from across the globe gather annually to test themselves against Mother Nature and compete to row thousands of kilometres across the Atlantic or the Pacific Ocean." It has also been recorded that fewer people have rowed the Atlantic than climbed Mount Everest, highlighting the astronomical levels of endurance, bravery, and tenacity its competitors must master.

When asked why he’s embarking on this challenge, Fraser said:

"The first is that it will satisfy my growing need for adventure, which has been building since I started my desk job post-graduation.

The other is to raise awareness and money for the Blue Marine Foundation. […] Our team name – Gone Fishin’ – speaks to both our love of the activity itself and our recognition of fishing has destroyed much of the world’s largest resource and will continue to do so unless we do something about it." 

Over 30 days, Fraser and his crewmate, Kirill rowed 3,000 miles (4,800KM) from the Canary Islands to Antigua in a sleek RX25 ocean rowing boat - battling waves, wind, and exhaustion along the way.

On Monday 19th January, Fraser’s boat ‘Gone Fishin’ crossed the finish line in Antigua in 36 days, 11 hours, and 58 minutes making them the winners of the pairs class. This video captures the moment they became champions:

Embarking on this challenge, Fraser and Kirill have raised over a whopping £92,000 for the Blue Marine Foundation. The Foundation is a conservation charity that works to protect and restore life in the ocean. You can find out more about Blue Marine Foundation here. After claiming their Winners status, they are close to their goal of £130K. To donate, please click here.

We published a Q&A with Fraser ahead of his row in the OKS Magazine (Spring 2025). You can click here to read it.