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On 20 December 2015, Row2Recovery’s third Atlantic rowing crew departed the Port of San Sebastian on La Gomera, one of Spain’s Canary Islands.<\/p>\n
The team was skippered by Lance Corporal Cayle Royce, MBE, Light Dragoons<\/strong>. Having already rowed the Atlantic with Team Endeavour in 2014, Cayle Royce agreed to be Skipper of this third Row2Recovery Atlantic crossing, this time with an all-amputee crew consisting of:<\/p>\n Colour Sergeant Lee (“Frank”) Spencer, Royal Marines<\/strong>. Lee Spencer lost his right leg below the knee when he was hit by a piece of flying debris whilst helping at the scene of an earlier traffic accident in September 2014.<\/p>\n Flight Sergeant Nigel Rogoff, Royal Air Force<\/strong>. Nigel Rogoff lost his left leg above the knee whilst taking part in a Royal Air Force parachuting display in December 1998.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/old.leespencer.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/21728903_605552656501464_3213915571709305981_o.jpg” admin_label=”Rowing Image” _builder_version=”4.0.4″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Nigel Text” _builder_version=”4.5.1″ hover_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n The fourth member of\u00a0the crew was a Guardsman who prefers not to be named<\/strong>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.29.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/old.leespencer.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/21740003_605554849834578_3194384674414192775_n.jpg” admin_label=”Docking Image” _builder_version=”4.0.1″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge Text” _builder_version=”4.0.1″]<\/p>\n Taking part in the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, a 3,000 mile journey from San Sebastian in La Gomera, Canary Islands, Spain (28oN 18oW) to Nelson\u2019s Dockyard, English Harbour, Antigua & Barbuda (17oN 61oW), their aim was to raise awareness of life beyond injury for service men and women.<\/p>\n A gruelling race ensued rowing 3,000 miles through blisters, storms and serious injury – including having a prosthetic limb shatter during the crossing. They typically rowed two hours on, two hours off, 24 hours a day, burning around 8,000 calories daily, and losing roughly 20 percent of their body weight. Alongside physical exertion, the rowers battled sleep deprivation, painful salt sores, and blisters, and were locked in their cabin for days at a time due to a huge storm.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.29.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”46 Days text” _builder_version=”4.0.1″]<\/p>\n After 46 days; 6 hours; 49 minutes Team Endeavour arrived in English Harbour, Antigua on 4 February 2016.<\/p>\n They became the first all-amputee team to row across an ocean and set a new world record, finishing in 8th position overall ahead of many able bodied teams.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n When they docked into Nelsons Dockyard English Harbour, Antigua, they were welcomed by loved ones, emotional crowds, steel bands, and a Military Parade conducted by serving Personnel from the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force. Military Personnel fired a feu de joie in honor of the injured military rowers.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/old.leespencer.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Row2recovery-03.jpg” admin_label=”Lee stepping ashore image” _builder_version=”4.0.1″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/old.leespencer.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/21728726_605552703168126_8245635178816840986_o.jpg” admin_label=”skipper and Lee image” _builder_version=”4.0.1″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Skipper Quote Text” _builder_version=”4.0.1″]<\/p>\n Team skipper Cayle Royce – who took part in the challenge two years ago, having spent 48 days in a coma and losing both legs when he was injured by a bomb in Afghanistan – said: “We are so proud to be the first all-amputee team to row an ocean and extremely humbled by the support we have received.<\/p>\n “We are very proud to be able to support injured servicemen and women everywhere through the Endeavour Fund, Help for Heroes and Blesma.<\/p>\n “Although totally exhausted, we are ready to celebrate the fact we have just conquered 3,000 miles in the world’s toughest ocean rowing race. There is life beyond injury – that’s our message, we hope it’s out there.”<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/qc525FdrNH4″ admin_label=”TWAC Finish Video” _builder_version=”4.0.4″][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/watch.indieflix.com\/four-men-three-legs-and-an-ocean” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Watch the film Four Men, Three Legs and an Ocean here on IndieFlix” _builder_version=”4.0.6″][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Charity Section” _builder_version=”4.0.1″ background_color=”#203863″ background_enable_image=”off” background_size=”initial” background_repeat=”repeat” top_divider_style=”slant” top_divider_color=”#ffffff” top_divider_flip=”horizontal” bottom_divider_flip=”horizontal”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.0.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”50px|auto|50px|auto|false|false”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Endeavour Text” _builder_version=”4.0.6″ background_layout=”dark”]<\/p>\n The Endeavour Fund is a programme managed by The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry. It supports wounded, injured and sick Service Personnel and Veterans using sport and adventurous challenges as part of their recovery and rehabilitation. The fund plays an important role in ensuring that more Servicemen and women have the opportunity to rediscover their self-belief and fighting spirit through physical challenges. More information can be found at www.endeavourfund.co.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/old.leespencer.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/rf-endeavour-fund-square-logo-cmyk-1-2_orig.jpg” url=”http:\/\/www.endeavourfund.co.uk” url_new_window=”on” admin_label=”Endeavour Logo” _builder_version=”4.0.1″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Marines Text” _builder_version=”4.0.1″ background_layout=”dark”]<\/p>\n Royal Marines have always been the first to understand, first to adapt and respond and the first to overcome \u2013 that\u2019s the Commando Mindset but today Royal Marines and their families are fighting battles they cannot win alone. We are the Royal Marines\u2019 own Charity and are uniquely placed to understand, respond and react, enabling Marines and their families to overcome their challenges including life changing injury, life limiting illness, mental disability, transition to civilian life and even poverty. We can target your support across every need to ensure no one is left behind.The Commando Mindset isn\u2019t always enough, with your help the Royal Marines Family will win their battles. Our mission is to raise resource and provide the best possible charitable support for Royal Marines, veterans and their families. 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