Motion · S6M-03931 · 1 Apr 2022
British Soldier Completes World-first Solo Atlantic Ocean Row
The motion
That the Parliament recognises Jack Jarvis, who, it understands, is the first British Soldier to have completed the world’s first solo Atlantic Ocean Row; notes that Mr Jarvis is a Royal Engineer serving with the Royal School of Military Engineering; understands that he set a new world record with his row, which saw him travel from mainland Europe to mainland North America, which is a distance of approximately 4,500 miles, and further understands that he left Portugal on 3 December 2021 and was at sea for 111 days, rowing an average of 50 miles every day.
Supporters (6)
- Sharon Dowey 5 Sep 2025
- Rachael Hamilton Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Liam Kerr Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Douglas Lumsden 5 Sep 2025
- Paul Sweeney Scottish Labour 5 Sep 2025
- Brian Whittle 5 Sep 2025
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.