Olympic rowers were tested to their limit by the elite Royal Marines in their bid to win medals at the Rio Games. Members of the GB Rowing Team’s lightweight squad hoping to qualify for the 2016 Rio Olympics literally broke the ice on a freezing day as they survived a shortened version of the renowned tough training. The rowers, including London 2012 Olympic silver … [Read more...] about Elite Commandos train Olympic Rowers
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Royal Navy ladies football host Plymouth Argyle ladies
The Royal Navy’s best female footballers tackled Plymouth Argyle’s ladies in the city. The rare event, a friendly match, took place at HM Naval Base Devonport, Plymouth, in preparation for the inter-services tournament (against the RAF and Army) in March. A series of friendlies across the country have been organised including the home of Royal Naval Football in Portsmouth. … [Read more...] about Royal Navy ladies football host Plymouth Argyle ladies
HMS Somerset crew in cross Europre charity car rally
Adventurous sailors from a Plymouth-based warship have completed a cross-Europe car rally in a ‘banger’ to raise money for charity Whilst their warship HMS Somerset was undergoing work following a refit in dry dock a group of engineers competed in a long-distance car rally . Four senior ratings - leading hand engineering technicians (LET) - from the Devonport-based Type 23 … [Read more...] about HMS Somerset crew in cross Europre charity car rally
Commando cold weather warfare students host top climber Alan Hinkes
One of the top mountaineers of all time has passed on his knowledge to Royal Marines training in the South West. Alan Hinkes, the first Briton to have climbed the 14 highest mountains in the world was special guest on the Royal Marines Mountain Leaders 2 Course, based at the Commando Training Centre Royal Marines at Lympstone, near Exeter. As a member of an exclusive club … [Read more...] about Commando cold weather warfare students host top climber Alan Hinkes
HMS Albion Host Rugby Squad
The Royal Navy amphibious landing ship HMS Albion hosted Plymouth Albion Rugby Club onboard for a tour and an award ceremony. The Devonport-based assault ship has a strong affiliation with the rugby football club that shares its name and on Thursday (6 January) the team was invited on board with its head coach, Graham Dawe, and director, Graham Stirling. The visitors … [Read more...] about HMS Albion Host Rugby Squad
