On September 20th, Soldiers and Officers from the Royal Artillery will depart on Inzpire-sponsored Exercise ATLANTIC UBIQUE, aiming to sail around the Atlantic Ocean to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the Regiment. Setting sail from Gosport in September 2015 and returning in August 2016 in time for HM Queen Elizabeth’s Inspection of the Royal Regiment, the expedition will comprise 20 legs, over 10,000 miles and involve 150 Regular and Reserve Soldiers.
The expedition will see experienced sailors within the Regiment and soldiers who have never sailed before working together to take on the challenge, developing team work, leadership and ‘esprit de corps’. In line with the Regiment’s motto ‘Ubique’ meaning ‘everywhere’, the expedition will give soldiers the opportunity to experience some incredibly diverse conditions throughout the Atlantic. Each Regiment within the Royal Artillery is leading a leg and the Royal Artillery Yacht Club is planning for the yacht to return in time for the Regimental birthday celebrations in August 2016.
Lt Jennifer Price RA, 16 Regt RA, who will be sailing on the Grenada to St Lucia leg, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for all regular and reserve members of the Artillery to participate in a once-in-a-lifetime expedition. The whole Regiment, from junior Gunners to Lt Colonels are coming together to challenge themselves, see new places and uphold the global spirit of the Royal Artillery.”
General Lord Richards of Herstmonceux, former Chief of the Defence Staff, explained: “This is an exciting and challenging adventurous sailing expedition. It will develop the teamwork and leadership skills of all personnel who participate. Whether sailing across the Atlantic Ocean or cruising in the Canaries, Caribbean or along the eastern seaboard of the USA and Canada, it is a once in a lifetime sailing opportunity. Exercise ATLANTIC UBIQUE will be a chance for seasoned sailors and complete novices to experience the demands and extraordinary rewards of sailing in spectacular conditions.”
Inzpire is delighted to be supporting an expedition which is all-encompassing, allowing Officers and Soldiers to join together and we are proud to be continuing our long-serving relationship with the British Army. We wish the best of luck to all of those taking part in the event.
