The compelling account of The Arnold and Son Trans Atlantic Arctic Expedition 2003 by the team leader and author of the bestselling Facing Up. The expedition aims to set a World Record for the first complete crossing of the North Atlantic just south of the Arctic Circle in an `open` rigid inflatable boat (RIB). There has been only one previous attempt in an RIB back in 1997, which ended in disaster. Across the Frozen Ocean is the riveting first-hand account of this extraordinary journey. Beginning in July 2003, the RIB will set out from Halifax, Nova Scotia and across the infamous Labrador Sea, one of the most treacherous stretches of water in the world, and the location for the `Perfect Storm`. From there the route leads to the vast ice packs off the coast of Greenland and from there the team will navigate a route through the ice, around Southern Greenland and across the Arctic Sea to Iceland. After the last refuel in Iceland, there remains the 800-mile leg down to the north coast of Scotland, and Cape Wrath, one of the most remote and storm-ridden areas on the route. Compelling, vivid and inspirational, Across the Frozen Ocean will appeal to all Bear Grylls` many readers and win him many more. - Facing Up was hardcover bestseller.