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The boys have downshifted now, pedal to the metal and are getting a bit of a wiggle on in favourable conditions and they are starting to double up on the rowing which they haven't done much of so far. The are currently doing the highest mileage that they have done in any part of the race to this point. The boat's in great shape all moving parts lubricated and looked after. The boys are upbeat and eating their way through all their supplies to make the boat lighter, and Guy's nuts are almost back down to twice their size, after all the moving parts were lubricated and looked after. All good news - this is going to be a quick few days. Jem

Andy and Guy on full rations. SC on half rations 500+ miles to go. I put my money on Andy and Guy to get to Mauritius first.

Just had a look at Sarah Outen's website - both Ferkins and Southern Cross appear to have overtaken her. She still has 550 nm to row.

I don't know if there are some mind games at play here re rations but I don't blame you if there are. Last November when I was at the start of the Vendee Globe word spread around the dock that Seb Josse had only rationed for 80 days - if it was true it was a sign of supreme confidence that the Frenchman could smash the solo round the world record. But even if it was false it had a lot of the competition scratching their heads, re-assessing their own victualling. Keep pulling boys - this really is an epic effort. I'm checking your progress every hour, praying your dot remains in front. Your recent mileage is phenomenal - and consistently stonking!! Russ

Very happy to see the progress x x

Well done to both of you. We think that this challenge you have both taken on is quite incredible. We have been following your progress with interest and can’t help but be amazed at your determination and courage. All the sights and experiences you’ve been though are staggering. Keep up the amazing effort and we are all willing you on over the final stretch. Keep safe. Dee & Richard

Hola. Every time I check the dot, I can't quite believe how fast you're going. Amazing. As per usual have been boring people with the tales of my ocean-rowing friends. I mentioned you guys in a job interview today, they seemed impressed (not sure it will help me get the job though). Epic distances being achieved at the moment, however, Guy, please don't eat all the food just yet, I know what you're like! Anyway, keep up the awesome progress. Can't wait to see you back on English soil. Lots of love xxxx

Have done over 20k on the rowers in the gym this week in your honour. delighted to report that my balls are still about the same size now, although am told still bigger than most. Waaaaa haaaa! Couldn't resist. "Keep keep moving on, keep moving on!"

6000 calories is....... 28 packets of wossits, or 12 big macs or 13 chicken kormas, or 43 cans of coke, or 56 kitkats (two fingers.....just incase you wondered!) or 130 jaffa cakes, or 300 individual jelly babies. if you had to go for one of those which would it be?!!

mind game or not sedgley's combinations have got to get those taste buds tingling could YOU do 12 big macs in a day?! Jem

now that would be balls out eating... J

wahooooooooooooooooooo broken the 500 mark - COME ON LEG-ENDS!!!! Not sure i could do the 12 big macs in a day but i've decided that's my challenge for tomorrow - tonight i am working on the kit kat challenge . . . . . and the jaffa cake challenge . . . . and i might start on the jelly babies too!!!!

Wicked progress boys.... I was listening to Guys podcast and we were cracking up when Guy said he was gonna rest his testicles. Pure Guy comment. Sitting here at home with pure admiration. Love you long time lads. Thew x

Hi guys, is the progress website accurate? Are you ahead of Southern Cross? If so, wahey! Well done and well done to you Tom for your tireless and consistent reporting, am looking forward to the welcome home party if we're invited! It's our first anniversary on Sunday, put in an extra oar or two for us! So pleased you are almost there, well done Uncle Nigel and Auntie Tina too, you must so be looking forward to seeing the boys. Much love Chris & Ali xxxx

Wassup, According to the official Indian Ocean Rowing Race website you both did 60 odd miles during the last 24 hours. Like shit off a shovel lads, brilliant stuff. That is like from Dover to Calais 3 times. Who needs Ferry's when we have you two. I know how I am getting to France next time! Del, loving the Angel Cake comment, typical of you mate. I will make sure I save you some wedding cake if you do not make it back in time. You will also get a curry on me eat all you want as promised and for Guy as well. That should be the motivation to make you row harder. I don't believe you forgot your Alan Partridge dvd, classic schoolboy error Del. Guys, I am so impressed with the progress, not far to go now. Keep it up Chorlts

35 miles ahead tonight can the gap be widened!! I think Andrew would go for the Chicken Kormas closely followed by the Jelly Babies....or jaffa cakes or of course angel cake........!

Just a normal day's eating for me.....pass the garibaldis! Trumpet Out (of biscuits)

Can't help myself to blog again... over 70nm covered in the last 24hr period - is that accurate? It's an incredible total! I don't remember seeing the other teams achieve much more than that. Jeremy / Tom can you confirm why the boys seem to be going faster and faster? Is it a combination of lighter boat, taking on more fuel, better conditions, currents?? At this rate they'll reach land in less than a week! Russ

Russ I spoke to Andrew this morning he was in really high spirits the boat is whipping along nearly 4 knots he said...............and that was with only Guy rowing!! :-)

I reckon they have averaged 55nM per day over the last eight days!! Incredible achievement! I knew that outboard motor was a good investment!