Commando North Atlantic Row East

This summer David Bruce will be rowing completely unsupported, 3000 nautical miles from New York to Southampton, attempting a world record crossing in order to raise vital funds and awareness for the Royal Marine Charity.

David Bruce skipper of the cockleshell endeavour mid Atlantic row and former Royal Marine has rowed the Atlantic before, however the North Atlantic presents new and greater challenges than before including bitter cold and huge seas. 

This arduous 6000km crossing will take place in August, leaving from New York we expect to cross the North Atlantic arriving in Southampton approximately three months later. Rowing around the clock for over 14-16 hours each day and completely unsupported, carrying everything he will rely on for survival. 

The Royal Marines Charity mission:

•To enhance the operational efficiency and effectiveness of the Royal Marines.

•To sustain and promote our traditions and esprit de corps and to commemorate our fallen.

•To provide support, advice and friendship to serving and retired Royal Marines, their families, those who aspire to join and those with close links to our Corps.

•To generate funds, non-financial benefits and access to employment in order to provide the best possible through life charitable support.