A LARGE rowing boat believed to be used for crossing the Atlantic has washed ashore in Bournemouth. 

The boat appears to be part of the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, known as the world’s toughest row. 

However, due to the recent stormy conditions out at sea, the boat washed up on Fisherman’s Walk, Southbourne Beach. 

According to the marine tracking website Marine Traffic, the boat is called Worst Case Scenario and its last position received was at Fisherman’s Walk at around 10pm on Sunday, September 29. 

(Image: Daily Echo) (Image: Daily Echo) (Image: Daily Echo)

Inside the open-top UK-registered rowing boat, there is a Co-op bag full of supplies and a loaf of bread stored in a compartment area. 

HM Coastguard's spokesman said: "On Sunday 29 September at around 9.45am, HM Coastguard was made aware of reports of a beached ocean rowing vessel at Southbourne in Bournemouth.

"Southbourne Coastguard Rescue Team were called to the scene, alongside RNLI Mudeford lifeboat and South Western Ambulance Service.

"All four persons aboard were recovered back to shore, and recovery of the vessel is currently being organised."

The next race of the Atlantic Challenge is due to take place on December 12. 

It sees rowers travelling more than 3000 miles west from San Sebastian de la Gomera, Canary Islands to English Harbour, Antigua and Barbuda.