When we were approached to become a main sponsor of the Force Atlantic 21 team representing the British Army’s Mixed team entry into the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge for 2021, we jumped at the chance. The team of four comprises solely of members of the Army’s prestigious Royal Army Physical Training Corps.
Before the team embarked on their full training programme, we posed a few questions to both female members of the crew WO1 Victoria Blackburn and SGT Laura Barrigan during a press day in Sussex. Amongst other things they talked to us about what motivated them to sign up for the challenge, what they are most and least looking forwards to and who will play them in Force Atlantic 21 the movie.
But we couldn’t leave the chaps out, so we placed Captain Scott Pollock on questions whilst SSGT Phillip Welch became monitor on camera 2. Our thanks go to the crew for their time and to the Army for their support.
The challenge
The Force Atlantic 21 crew has set a goal to win and set a new mixed team world record, which currently stands at 42 days, 10 hours and 26 minutes. The team are also using this opportunity to raise money for charity which is the Royal British Legion and donations will be gratefully accepted at Just Giving with Force Atlantic 21.
The team depart to La Gomera on 28 Nov 21 for 2 weeks of final inspections both on land and in the water before departing on 12 Dec 21 (weather permitting).
To follow the team’s progress, they are operating via Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Progress can also be plotted via the event using the Yellow Brick App – select the TWAC race to chart the teams dot on the Atlantic Ocean.
Supporting those who’ve served
Because we have a community of ex-forces colleagues we understand what makes a service leaver tick – a disciplined environment, the ability to work through the ranks and using initiative when in the field. But most of all we offer a replacement family, a place of work where a service leaver will feel at home.
Traffix proudly holds the Armed Forces Covenant Silver Award. The business recognises the value that armed forces personnel, and their families, can bring to the workforce and the wider community.
If you are a service leaver and would like to know more contact Traffix on 0800 819 9001.
