Force Horizon

One year older, an ocean row under his belt - happy birthday Skipper! 🥳🎂

What do you need to row an ocean? 🌊

Looking past the obvious - the boat, the oars, the food - the biggest driving forces are the ones that actually get you to the start line in the first place: support and sponsorship.

We were incredibly lucky to have found this in spades, all in one place: the DSC team.

DSC Engineering was founded by Chris’ dad back in 2003. Dave built the business on the things he did best: showing up, fixing problems, and looking after people 💛

Dave sadly passed away last year, but those values still shape the company today, now led by Chris’ brother Gareth. The entire team have been nothing but supportive of the row from start to finish - our biggest supporters across every aspect of our lives! 🙌

Keeping commercial kitchens running across restaurants, schools, hotels and MOD sites, quietly stepping in when downtime really isn’t an option, they’re exactly the kind of people you want in your corner - in a kitchen or in the middle of the Atlantic.

We nearly ran over these snorkellers on our way to the finish line… 😬 (just kidding, both parties were perfectly safe)

But HOW COOL to have arrival pics from this angle?! These photos were taken by snorkellers who happened to be in the water as we headed into Nelson’s Dockyard. What a vibe 🙌

Huge thank you who found us and shared these photos 📸

Post of appreciation for Memento Mori - this tiny little rowing boat got us safely from La Gomera to Antigua!

Our shelter, transport, gym, kitchen and bathroom, all in one. She battled through the waves with us for 42 days, kept us safe and dry(ish).. it’s hard not to feel sentimentally attached. Quite an emotional moment seeing her being towed away to return home 🥲

She’s impossible to miss - and an absolute beauty - and we can’t thank and enough for that!!

And of course, thank you to everyone at for all your help with the boat itself. Look after her on the journey home! 🙏🥹

Before and after rowing the Atlantic 👨🧔

Here’s what 42 days of exposure to salt, sun, and storms can do to you!

Tired, a little more weathered, but a whole new strength in their eyes - and a lifetime of stories to tell.

42 days, 2 hours, and 39 minutes later - we’ve crossed the Atlantic!! 🍾

An emotional end to an incredible journey. Still processing the moment. We’ll share a full message in due course!

Thank you all for your messages of support - give us some time to recover and we’ll get back to you!! 🫶

Love,
Skipper Kip Wells & Chris Ambler
OFFICIAL ocean rowers 🥳

Kip and Chris met at school and instantly became fast friends. Neither of them had straightforward childhoods - the Jon Egging Trust is the charity they wish they’d had growing up.

JET supports young people facing adversity to have a stronger start in life - building resilience, confidence and life skills through their Blue Skies programme.

That’s why Kip and Chris have spent the past 41 days rowing 3,000 miles across the Atlantic - to show that what you start with doesn’t define where you can go. Determination and resilience are stronger than anything trying to hold you back 💪

🚣 They’re set to finish the row TODAY - so please consider donating to the fundraiser!

🚣 Link is in the bio - and all donations are being matched by our anonymous donor until Monday!! 🥳

📸 Blue Skies photos courtesy of