Three determined officers have become the first serving military trio to complete the World’s Toughest Row, winning their category and overtaking several four-person crews in the process.
Capt Rob Cross (WG), Capt Charlie Newman (RHA) and Capt Rob Treasure (Rifles) – collectively known as Team V3nture – arrived in Antigua 40 days and 17 hours after setting out from the Canary Islands.
Meanwhile the Force Atlantic outfit became the first all-female Army team to complete the 3,000-mile crossing, finishing second in their class at just over 46 days.
And the Oarsome Army Educators – made up of officers from the Adjutant General’s Corps’ Educational and
Training Services branch – notched up third place in the mixed fours category with a time of 44 days, six hours and 38 minutes.
Commenting on the experience shortly after their arrival in English Harbour, Team V3nture’s Capt Newman said: “We learnt what humans are capable of.
“I don’t think any of us knew how far we could push ourselves.”
