The Royal Navy took on the Norwegians at rugby in the snow when HMS Sutherland’s team took on Trondheim Rugby Klubb. While Plymouth-based HMS Sutherland is in Norway on multi-national exercise the crew took the chance for a break in Trondheim by taking on local sports teams. The first match, still three months away from the regular rugby season, took place in 1.5 feet of … [Read more...] about HMS Sutherland’s rugby team took on Trondheim Rugby Klubb
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RORC Easter Challenge
RORC Easter Challenge: Season Opener The perfect way to get up to speed Friday 25th - Sunday 27th March Bank Holiday Weekend The Royal Ocean Racing Club's UK domestic season fires up with the Easter Challenge, taking place on the Solent over the Bank Holiday weekend of 25-27th March. For many crews, the Easter Challenge marks a key date in their diary, by which their … [Read more...] about RORC Easter Challenge
Plymouth Sailors’ Cycle Challenge
A team of Plymouth-based sailors have completed their gruelling charity cycle ride from Lands End to John O’Groates. The team of ten-strong riders from Flag Officer Sea Training based at Devonport Naval Base pedalled a mighty 919 miles in total and have raised over £1,000 for Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC), with donations still coming in. The challenge was … [Read more...] about Plymouth Sailors’ Cycle Challenge
Royal Navy and comedian Jim Davidson launch charity cycle ride
The Royal Navy warship HMS Sutherland has joined forces with comedian Jim Davidson to help veteran service personnel with a charity cycle ride from Plymouth to Scotland and back. A team of eight sailors, including the ship’s captain Commander Stephen Anderson, began a 1,600 –mile ride from the ship in HM Naval Base, Devonport, Plymouth, to Dunrobin Castle in Sutherland in aid … [Read more...] about Royal Navy and comedian Jim Davidson launch charity cycle ride
Plymouth sailors’ cycle challenge
Royal Navy sailors from Flag Officer Sea Training based in Plymouth are taking on a mammoth challenge for charity. The ten-strong team are swapping their sea legs for two wheels. They will be taking on the gruelling task of cycling 925 miles from Lands End to John O’Groates over ten days. The Plymouth-based riders aim to enhance leadership skills and teamwork while raising … [Read more...] about Plymouth sailors’ cycle challenge
HMS Somerset rugby players in WW1 memorial match
Royal Navy sailors from a South West warship, fresh from a major illegal drugs haul operation, took part in the First World War memorial rugby match to raise money for charity. HMS Somerset’s rugby team took part in the 2nd Alfred Cox Cup, playing against Ide RFC raise money for the Royal British Legion and remember those that died in the First World War. Ide RFC reformed … [Read more...] about HMS Somerset rugby players in WW1 memorial match
Plymouth-based sailors Healthy Lifestyle Day 2015
Plymouth-based sailors gathered for a healthy lifestyle event to promote the Royal Navy ethos, ‘fit to fight, fit for life’. The event was lead by the Royal Navy physical development unit in Devonport Naval Base. Sailors enjoyed an array of displays encouraging a variety of healthcare and fitness issues. The stalls included dental hygiene, help to quit smoking, mental heath … [Read more...] about Plymouth-based sailors Healthy Lifestyle Day 2015
Sailors march through Falmouth
Sailors from HMS Tyne and Royal Marines from 42 Commando have marched through the cobbled streets of Falmouth to honour one of the greatest raids in naval history. In March 1942, a flotilla of destroyers and small boats left the Cornish port to blow up the dock facilities at St Nazaire. They succeeded, ramming a former American destroyer – under the White Ensign as HMS … [Read more...] about Sailors march through Falmouth
Royal Navy footballers score with charities
Royal Navy footballers have been presented with a new sporting kit to cement a new partnership with a fitness and leisure centre. The Royal Navy’s Western Region Command Football team has a new strip, courtesy of the Saltash-based China Fleet Country Club which has agreed a three-year sponsorship deal – the first fruits of a charitable partnership. The charitable arm of the … [Read more...] about Royal Navy footballers score with charities
30 Commando Royal Marines Boxing Squad
Royal Marines of Plymouth-based 30 Commando IX have recruited a 10-man boxing squad for the first time for many years. The team, from Royal Marines Stonehouse, are training for the Royal Marines Novice Boxing Champs held at Commando Training Centre Lympstone, near Exmouth, on Thursday, 26 February. The tournament attracts Royal Marine units from around the country for an … [Read more...] about 30 Commando Royal Marines Boxing Squad
