The Challenge is to row nearly 3,000 miles (4,800 km) across the Atlantic Ocean from the La Gomera to Antigua. More people have been into space, or climbed Mount Everest than have rowed the Atlantic.
Captain Jon Armstrong RGR and Jordan Beecher, former LCpl in the Parachute Regiment who lost a leg in Afghanistan, are taking on the formidable Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge for three charities close to their hearts: Blesma, The Limbless Veterans, Dreamflight and The Royal Gurkha Rifles Trust. They are hoping to raise £100,000.
The Row is considered to be one of the toughest endurance challenges on the planet.
Starting in December, Jon and Jordan will row over 3,000 miles to cross the Atlantic Ocean, living in a seven metre boat containing everything they need to survive. The pair will row in continuous two-hour shifts around the clock for between 40 and 90 days. If the row wasn’t enough, the Atlantic Ocean is a fearsome mistress, Jon and Jordan can expect up to 50 knot winds, waves the size of houses, 40 degree heat, sleep deprivation, hallucinations, sea sickness, mental and physical fatigue and will survive off military ration packs for the entire journey.
Row2Recovery at Sandhurst
Date: Fri 17 Nov 2017
Time: 7pm
Location: Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, GU15 4PQ
Tickets: £25 + £2.14 fee
About the evening: The evening will start with a drinks reception on the iconic steps of Old College at Sandhurst, followed by a relaxed dinner in the stunning Indian Army Memorial Room. Before food is served, there will be a chance to hear about the challenge from Jon and Jordan and hear about their journey up until now. Dinner will be followed by entertainment, an auction and a raffle to raise money for the three charities. A bar will also be open for the rest of the evening for guests to mingle with the rowers.
To join Row2Recovery for a truly unforgettable night and to help raise vital funds for our work, please visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/
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