Historical Blog Archive

Hey Boys, Great to hear from you and glad to see you are catching up Southern Cross. Their website is rubbish and certainly no way near as good as this. You guys are repeatedley top of google (even above the main race website) so well done to the blogging and everyone that is submitting comments. You'll also be pleased to hear that your fame is spreading, everyone Neil and I meet gets to hear of the "2 brave nutters" that are rowing across the Indian Ocean. Anyway good work lads, keep it up. You're doing fantastically well and we're all very proud of you. Looking forward to the next voice mail message. Kat xxx P.S Any chnace of getting to see any pictures? Do you look like Tom Hanks in Castaway yet?

I'm thinking of starting a "beard watch" in The Resident. Do you have any way of taking measurements?! Also, anymore shark sightings/stalking incidents to report - just to y'know, add some drama? Please give us a full de-barnacling debrief too. Keep rowing boys xxxx

Actually forgot to mention in blog that Andrew told me that his beard was in fact longer than the hair on his head!!! Dont know about Guy but Andrew will definitely be a Castaway regret.

Hi........beat those southern cross boys lads! As Jem says the trend continues. All the way lads! Thewy

Was watching a programme about sleep the other night and it was proven that taking a nap during the hours 2-5pm were far more beneficial than any other time - apparently Dee Caffari tried this formula and look what happened for her!!

hi guys.... chris and sarah's thought for the day. (we've got a book-can you tell?!) 'If the idea is not at first absurd, then there is no hope for it' Albert Einstein manly hugs and back slaps. xx

Hi Andrew and Guy. After talking to Lina I am now a first time Blogger.We have been watching your daily progress with great admiration and interest since we watched you all leave Geraldton.The weather back here on the shores of the Indian Ocean has remained dry and warm to hot like when you were here at Easter and preparing for the start of the race. As farmers we are eagerly awaiting our first winter rains. It last rained in Nov. I hope the rain forcast for next week does not rock the boat too much. Most of our winter rain comes from the southern Indian Ocean, just keep north of it. Keep up the good work and safe rowing. Roger

UPDATE: SC have picked up their pace over yesterday; but so have we... Distance behind SC; Sun - 108 Mon - 92 Tues - 79 Weds - 69 Thurs - 60 24 hr speed; SC 2.15 FF 2.58 still 20% quicker - they are v pleased and have found a rhythm - could be catching the fours at this rate [I wish]. I would like to stick my neck out and say that [all things remaining equal] there is no way that SC can outrun us in this weather. Talking of which it's a bit feisty at the moment, 20-25 kn ESE, the worst it'll be for another week as it abates and settles to an easy weekend and early next week. Blowing old boots at the back end of next week, but the boys are happy handling the conditions. The new tracker is unable to be started and seems fooked. So I'll be relaying positions daily [at 0700] as I have been this week giving their 0600 UTC position so it will match up with the SC tracker data for the morning for comparison. Spirits high and Del v happy about ManU creeping forward. Anyway, to go a goal down against WIGAN, WTF? Jem

Well, by my reckoning at the pace you're going now you've done almost a third of your time at sea. Nice. Oh, and if you didn't know, Carrick scored in last min and Man U beat Wigan 2-1...pretty much got the title now. But more importantly Brighton stayed up. And Andy Murray's now world no.3.. even if he still couldn't beat me ;-) j

So far the last 24 hours have recorded probably your best mileage statistic. My question is have the seas ever been flat calm? Guy make sure you secure yourself before cleaning off the barnacles and salt deposits you don't want to see Andy rowing off without you! Could be a delicacy within the barnacles? Keep safe. Nigel

Seen any shooting stars as yet? Lots of changes at work Guy - redundancies you wouldn't believe! Sara has now left us of her own accord but still visiting us for our training in the forest! Life goes on! Well done you guys - really coming along nicely! xx

Well done you two, you are doing great! There are two videos in the gallery one of the days leading up to the race and another of the race start. Take a look!

http://www.indianoceanrace.com/gallery.php

Have you named the cuddly toys!? Have you learnt the star constellations yet?! You guys are doing friggin awesomely....keep it up. Good luck with the barnacle duties! Sophs sends her luv & will blog you soon! xx PS James (Gubb) are we going to seeing you at Wimbledon this year then!?