Former military, corporate dropouts to line up the North Atlantic from New York to the British Isles
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When Adam Ratcliffe left his corporate job three years ago to become a full-time “adventurer”, he never imagined filming a row of 3,500 nautical miles into one of the world The most dangerous sea – Especially on three former Royal Marines and a boat once lost at sea.
Their mission is to break row-gear world records across the North Atlantic, push their personal limits and raise awareness about veterans’ mental health.
The four-person British “Team United Wer Conquest” departs from Liberty Landing, New Jersey on Thursday and is scheduled to arrive in the Scilly Archipelago in 43 days, within 21 hours and 26 minutes.
In an interview with Fox News Digital, Ratcliffe and teammate Jack Jarvis explained that their goal is to raise £50,000 (approximately $67,158) for head-ups. Mental Health Charity Benefits the British military community.
“Team United We Conquest” members Adam Ratcliffe, Jack Jarvis, David “Brucey” Bruce and Sam “Natty” Edwards prepare to cross the North Atlantic from New York City. (Adam Ratcliffe)
Jarvis, a 12-year British Army veteran who holds a solo rowing world record across the Atlantic in 111 days, said this next venture will come just a few months after he leaves. military service February. Jarvis said he has experienced feelings of “lack of purpose” since returning to civilian life, but joked that he doubts the general sense of isolation among veterans. After all, he travels on a 7 metre boat with “three other hairy men” for over 40 days.
“Through doing this, it really gave me that purpose. You know, I’m doing something worthwhile in my time and I’m actually going out there and making a difference,” Jarvis told Fox News Digital. “And yeah, we’re very close now, but after 40 days of living each other, ask that question at the end… But no, I’m sure the best friendship is built in the fire. ”
In contrast, Ratcliffe, the sole member of the crew with no military experience, has quit his job at the company as an engineer who pursues full-time creation of adventure content on YouTube. He said he could return to the corporate world after his sabbatical.
By signing the trip, he said he wanted to spread the message to veterans or non-veterans that “they have the autonomy that changes the environment and affects their interactions with the world, or even when you feel you can’t, even when you’re just floating in the middle of the ocean.”
“The charity exemplifies its focus on what you can do by regaining a bit of control. “The important thing is that you can regain some of that power and start building momentum again in your own life. And the message is clearly shared advice, whether you have served in the military or not.”
Jack Jarvis and other members of Team United Wear Stand in New York Port, preparing for a trekking in the North Atlantic. (Adam Ratcliffe)
Ratcliffe and Jarvis will be joined by Royal Marine Veterans David “Bruce” Bruce and Sam Nutty Edwards. The team found it, repaired it in the Bahamas, and rowed the boat to mainland Florida. Now in New York, their next trekking doesn’t come without a fair amount of risk.
There have been hundreds of successful expeditions in the Mid-Atlantic, but the North Atlantic is not crossed very often by solo ocean low years and teams. Ratcliffe and Jarvis pointed out that people died after trying this route.
“Why am I at risking my life when it’s not necessary? I think I’m looking forward to that sense of meaning. Why am I in the military, if I can do something amazing and raise money to make money to serve veterans and members of the military, would I be physically capable and not capable?” Jarvis said. “Is that what I should do just because I’m not working in a company? Yeah, I run my own races and live my life, so I do that.”
“This challenge has also put death into perspective for me, but the reason I am signing on and making these decisions in my life is that I don’t want to leave much space at the table in terms of fulfilling my potential,” added Ratcliffe.
Upon reaching Syrie, they plan to continue to Northampton, England, where they plan to end their journey together.
The current world record holders for the four fastest west to east row across the North Atlantic are Leven Brown, Don Lennox, Ray Carroll and Livar Nysted. They completed the queue from Battery Park in New York to Isle of Syrie on June 17, 2010.
More than a decade later, Jarvis told Fox News Digital about plans his team would use. Elon Musk’s Starlink Technology I hope to interview the media once a day, if possible, on an incomplete basis. Still, he joked that the challenge would help him beat telephone addiction.
“If you’re obsessed with being online, a great way is to go to the beach as you don’t have time to check out Tiktok and Instagram,” Jarvis said.
Ratcliffe said supporters could track their location in Garmin and send donations through the website. www.teamunitedwithconquer.com.
Team United Wer Conquest members Adam Ratcliffe, Jack Jarvis, David “Brucey” Bruce and Sam “Natty” Edwards Lowe tried to cross the North Atlantic. (Adam Ratcliffe)
Both Ratcliffe and Jarvis shared the lessons they learned from overcoming adversity, encouraging others to pursue a true version of themselves, whether in a big or small way.
“I think adversity is inevitable. Regardless of who you are, basically, all the people that feel like it’s stretching them, and whether you’re fighting in war or fighting to get out of bed in the morning, you can feel that on a personal basis that anyone can’t overcome,” Ratcliffe said.
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“Adversity can do anything from rising from the rowing of the Atlantic to work a 12-hour shift that you might dislike, but you have to do it to support your family,” Jarvis said. “It’s not about breaking it down and overwhelm yourself and focusing on the next step.”