In January 2020, four Royal Navy Submariners became the first ever Royal Navy team, and the fastest military team in history to row any ocean. The team spent 37 days, 6 hours and 40 minutes battling across the North Atlantic to reach Nelsons Dockyard, Antigua.

It’s been an incredible privilege to see HMS Oardacious grow from a concept into a successful campaign that has reached millions around the world. We have collaborated with fantastic organisations that add value to our unique defence community; inspired the next generation through STEM education; championed the importance of mental health and resilience through a pandemic; and successfully raised over £110,000 in support of mental health and wellbeing charity initiatives.

Our first ocean crossing was the start of a legacy that will see Submariners champion resilience through adversity, support charities, inspire the public and collaborate with even more fantastic organisations. To build from our success in the 2019 Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, we are proud to announce that we are ready to go again with sights on a 2022 Atlantic crossing, and a commitment to grow the HMS Oardacious legacy into 2023 and beyond.

We cannot wait to share this adventure and legacy with you all once again,

Yours aye,

Hugo, Callum and the rest of the HMS Oardacious Campaign Team