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Mick Dawson

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Mick Dawson

Ocean rower and former Royal Marine who skippered the first rowing boat to cross the North Pacific, and founded a veterans' maritime

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About Mick

Mick Dawson is an ocean rower who skippered the first and only rowing boat to successfully cross the North Pacific, covering approximately 7,000 miles from Japan to San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge. He is a former Royal Marine Commando and accomplished author. In 2018, he rowed the Pacific with blind veteran Steve Sparkes, marking another world first. Dawson founded The Cockleshell Endeavour, an initiative supporting veterans through maritime expeditions focused on physical and mental health. He works as a motivational speaker delivering presentations on leadership, teamwork, and resilience.

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Known for

  • Ocean rowing and world record in crossing the North Pacific
  • Royal Marine service
  • Author
  • Founder of The Cockleshell Endeavour veterans' charity
  • Motivational speaking on leadership and resilience
  • Maritime Adventurer
  • World Record Holder

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