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Tina’s poems have got to me! T hope your pen doesn’t run out!!!! FLYING across the ocean to team success 2 Friends with Energy and Enthusiasm which know no limits Rowing together Kicking out doubts and fears, Knowing friends and family are willing them on 1 boat to keep them safe Navigating wisely through all challenges on and offboard Sharing a goal – Mauritius, a world record and an experience of a lifetime We will be wearing our t-shirts on Sunday whilst watching the Chinese Grand Prix and wishing you the speed of a diffuser! May the currents and winds be with you Guy and Andy. Angie & Martin x

Here's wishing you great luck and success in your endeavour. Peter and Jenny have asked us to pass on their love and support to you too. We'll be tracking your progress closely. Love Chris, Ali, Jenny, Peter, Jonathan, Nicky & baby Alex! xxx

In 1954 the Journal of the American Medical Association ran an 'academic' study which concluded running a 4-minute mile was physically impossible. In June that year a 25-year old British medical student Roger Bannister - in a crosswind of 15 mph - ran a mile in 3 mins 59.4 seconds. A month later, an Australian, John Landy did the same with a time of 3 minutes 57.9 seconds. Now thousands have. Believe. J

Row, Row, Row this boat, all the way cross the sea, merrily, merrily, merrily, MERRILY this has been your dream!!! (and if you see a shark, don't forget to scream!!!) Always remember we are ALL supporting you and are with you every stroke (ooh err!) COME ON LEG-ENDS!!!! Petit xx

Guy and Andy. have just had a message from sarh (on Serendipity) she says BEWARE!!!!!!!! dehydrated meals make you FART!!! She says she's glad not to be sharing a cabin with anyone!! She's had a great day today, now got 651 nm clocked up. fabulous sunset. All the best boys. I shall be following your progress and keeping Sarah updated. Helen

Roald Amundsen once said "Adventure is just bad planning" - have a cracking adventure boys and if one word keeps you going, then just think - Sexual. Chris & Sarah x

Boys, we're all so sure that this will be a successful world record attempt that I'm thinking we might be able to get Kris 'Awooga' Akabusi and Cheryl Baker on board to do a one off 'Record Breakers' show at that finish line in Mauritius. I'll get on it! 'If you wanna be the best If you wanna beat the rest Oh-oh dedication's what you need; If you wanna be a record break-er, Oooooh.' Ed

Hey that's getting better!! The messages feel good from here ..... .... we have been stacking dried and wet packed food all day today ~ the packets of haribo's have been thrown in with the energy bars and the flat jacks .... right next to where they row, so they can dip in at any time. And yes Tim and Jem the ipod is almost in and the other thing i brought over Moses is at the ready ~ you know what I mean!! Teen Love to all back at home xxxxxxxxxxxx I spent yesterday in the cabin, padding out the sides for the rough days. you know me ~ it is very cosy in there!!! We have one day to go before

Love the poem Angie and Martin Miss you T x

The one good thing about the ocean is that there should be plenty of 'Funky Fish!' Love ya like a sista Tel Boy! "I don't like cricket....oh no.... I love it!" Trompete xx (Berlin Baby)

Thanks Tina! xx I'm sure that'll provide a welcome distraction when necessary. Boys - amazing job getting this far, have absolutely no doubt you can succeed. Will be following your progress every step of the way and look foward to hearing all the stories on your return over a well deserved cold one!!!! GOOD LUCK, STAY SAFE and ENJOY THE EXPERIENCE Mos x p.s. don't enjoy the media too much and forget to row!!

Hey Chaps, Boat looks awesome! Like a big seal.... All of us dream of doing something life changing; only a few of us have the courage to go on and do it and you're both living the dream! Good luck. Keep strong and see you in a few months! Matt

Enjoy the wonders of the blue planet and hang on in there, you're almost there! Good luck! Simon and Jules xxx PS If you see any icebergs turn right