DOMINIC
MEE
The man who
braved the
North Pacific
in a row boat.
Originally
from the north
of England
Dominic moved
to Devon where
he joined
the Royal
Marine Commando's
in 1988. On
completion
of Commando
training he
was posted
to a Commando
unit and saw
active service
all over the
world from
the deserts
of Iraq to
the streets
of Belfast
during the
troubles.
Between operations
Dominic excelled
as a yachtsman
representing
Great Britain,
New Zealand
and South
Africa to
name but a
few. He has
raced yachts
at the highest
standard including
the Formula
One of the
Sea the Maxi
One Design
circuit. His
passion for
adventure
has taken
him on expeditions
to the Arctic
Circle and
the rain forests
of South America.
Ocean Rowing
Dominic felt
it was time
to row an
ocean. Never
one to take
the easy option,
he joined
Tim Welford
and together
they planned
the first
ever unsupported
row of the
north Pacific.
Rowing the
North Pacific
In 2001 Dom
Mee and Tim
Welford set
off from Japan
to row the
most storm
frequented
ocean in the
world the
north Pacific.
After 137
days enduring
three typhoons
they had navigated
their 24 ft
boat within
900 miles
of America.
Disaster struck
in the form
of a deep
sea trawler
tearing their
small boat
in two. Dom
and Tim narrowly
escaped death.
This story
will be talked
about for
years to come.
It is a story
of what makes
men adventurers.
Topics include:
Motivation
Inspiration
Leadership
Environment
Crisis Management
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