Our goal

“If you always put limits on everything you do, physical or anything else, it will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them”

— Bruce Lee

💙 VCREW: Rebuilding Strength, One Challenge at a Time

Our mission is simple but powerful: to inspire injured, wounded, and sick servicemen and women to rediscover their potential through epic, meaningful, and challenging projects.

We understand that life after injury can be incredibly tough. But we believe that the skills, discipline, and resilience learned in service can be adapted to new challenges — and used to build something extraordinary.

Trevor Kent – My Story

I proudly served in the Royal Navy from 1976 to 1991. Like many, I left the forces with injuries that I had to learn to live with — and I did. I built a business, raised a family, and refused to let trauma define me.

But in 2016, life changed again. I suffered catastrophic injuries to my right arm and faced a battle for survival. My recovery was long, painful, and at times overwhelming.

I was treated at Queen Elizabeth Hospital by Army surgeon Lt Col Foster. Over five weeks, I underwent 50 hours of surgery and lost 30kg. There were dark days — days when I questioned everything. But I held on.

It was the strength I gained during my time in the Royal Navy that helped me through. That mindset, that grit, gave me the tools to rebuild — not just physically, but mentally.

I owe my recovery to the incredible staff at QE Hospital. Their care, compassion, and expertise saved my life. I’m especially grateful for Fisher House, a ‘home from home’ for military patients and their families. It allowed us to stay together during the hardest days — and that made all the difference.

Our Purpose

Together with the VCREW, my aim is to raise awareness and funds for Fisher House, so it can continue supporting injured personnel and their families. We also proudly support Prince Harry’s Endeavour Fund, which helps wounded veterans take on new challenges and rediscover their strength.

I’m living proof that life after injury doesn’t have to mean giving up. I’ve returned to driving, motorcycling, renovation projects, and long-range shooting. I’ve become stronger for my family — and I believe I can still achieve great things.

Join Us

We want to encourage injured service personnel to join our crew — to be part of something bigger. To show that you can overcome the impossible. That you can push past your limitations.

COVID-19 threw serious challenges our way, but the VCREW is back — stronger than ever. Not only are we finishing the original Veteran boat with custom gearboxes, but we’ve now taken on a second vessel: the Pacesetter.

Double the boats. Double the determination.

Stay tuned for updates on our progress — and if you’d like to get involved, we’d love to hear from you.