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Motion · S6M-11936 · 22 Jan 2024

HMS Oardacious Wins 3,000-mile Atlantic Race

Lodged by Pam Gosal Standard Motion 30 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Commander Mike Forrester MBE, of Garelochhead, and his team on winning the 3,000-mile Atlantic race, beating 36 teams to the finish line in 35 days, four hours and 30 minutes, having raced from the Canary Islands to Antigua; understands that the race is known to be the toughest rowing challenge currently available; further understands that the team of five submariners, known collectively as HMS Oardacious, had rowed in shifts of two and a half hours on the oars, followed by 90 minutes’ rest in the tiny cabins at each end of the boat; believes that the £70,000 raised for Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity, along with the Submariner Memorial appeal, will go a long way to promote mental health awareness among submariners and their families during their course of duty, and wishes the team every success for the December 2024 challenge.

Supporters (30)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.