Historical Blog Archive

Fantastic progress and one last effort, the toughest but worth it! We are so excited for you and even had to log on before work this morning to catch the update. Then we had no internet all day - frustrating or what so had to ring Roger at home. The supense was killing me. Same as now for the 6 pm one! Chris sent a text to say that he & Tom had arrived in 'paradise' so all ready for your arrival! Have fun & hope you enjoy your deserved celebrations. Trish & Roger

Nearly there... Yippee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

Thanks Mike for that message - TEAM MSS ANDREW AND GUY FLYING FERKINS JUST WATCH HER FLY JUST WATCH HER FLY ACROSS THE BLUE FAIR WINDS AND SEAS FOR BOTH OF YOU TEAM MSS ANDREW AND GUY SEE YOU IN MAURITIUS CAN'T WAIT FOR JULY I wrote that on April the 5th ~ cannot believe we have been on that roller coaster ever since woooooooooooooooooooweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee let me get off!!! xtina

**Instructions for reaching land** STEP 1: Row like crazy until reach land Be careful exiting boat! Hug Parents Eat Drink Be Merry! Party Sleep Wake Up Realise is not a dream Party Look in mirror – check out beard (rabbi) Rest Rest Sleep Rest some more! Party Tell wild stories in a strange pirate voice

Can't believe that this might be my last blog as you are so close to home. Since you left we have been transfixed watching your progress sharing your frustrations and enjoying those moments when the ferkin has been flying. It has been an amazing journey for you guys which we have been privileged to share - so looking forward to seeing you when you get back. Enjoy the party and the reunion with family and friends. As always thinking of you both. Love Andy and Clive

50 miles to go!!! Amazing. You should be so proud of yourselves. xx

Guy, Del sends a tingle down my spine when I think when we meet next, cos it is incredible to think what you have been doing. Sam & I cannot wait to see you both. Hope all goes well for the last few final strokes of rowing. Cheers Lads. Thewy

We have been watching with anticaption all day. Not long now boys and the celebrations begin. I can't imagine what you both must be feeling about it all being over and what an amazing achivement this will be. Have loved being part of the blog and reading everyone's messages, the amount of support is incredible. All of us willing you to the finish line! Keep it up - you are both making us so proud Masses of love Fiona & Simon xxxx p.s. jem please keep us updated with the eta

Keep at it boys...so close now...we are watching your progress and wish you a great day tomorrow.....enjoy ...wish we were there.. See you on your return to old Blighty WELL DONE.. Trudy and Martyn

CONGRATULATIONS. Very well done and many thanks to your guardian angels! Now enjoy yourselves on dry land and lap-up your well deserved glory. Love Bettie and Brian.

Fantastic achievement. So impressed by you both. Wish we could have been there to greet you, but will make up for it when you are home. Revel in your celebrations, can say now 'see you soon'. Lots of love mary and john

Andy & Clive Just to let you know ~ Gemma arrived early this morning!! All good here. xtina

Woke up this morning and checked mileage straight away. The screen says that at 6am there were *only* 30 miles left. I can remember a time when our geography teacher would have been impressed if we could merely identify where Australia and Mauritius are. This is a historic day. Well done gentlemen! You have shown great courage in battling the seas. At every step from the concept to the finish you have displayed determination, strength and most importantly humour. It has been gripping to watch your progress online, from the terrifying storms of week one to the sound of a whale at night. Through this challenge you have honoured the bonds of family and friendship and have proved you are extraordinary young men. Again, I wish to thank you for taking months out of your lives and risking great danger to do all of this for a charity that is so important. Always look back on your ocean memories with great pride XX

This could be a long day we are waiting countdown here at the GBYC - arrival time to be confirmed so won't make any comment on that but it's not long now. I'm still amazed I have finger nails left........... Thank you to everyone who has been supporting the boys - Australia, USA and most importantly UK. One soon to be very relieved Mother. Claire x x

Hi Tina - great to hear that Gemma has made it in time to meet the boys in - do you have an eta? Andy x

Sooooooooooo cloooosssssee!!!!!

the boys are about 20 miles from the finish updating the blog will be from me over the next five hours. Eta at the line is about 3pm BST. The finish for the land to land record is around the corner at the yacht club two hours further on as they tip-toe around a reef on the top right of Mauritius. They have a safe back up plan if they cannot navigate around the reef in the dark. The point they are passing is the 'Cap Malheureux', so we will be giving the 'Cape of Unhappiness' a wide berth... Everything good on the boat. Boys can see the island and it's getting emotional. Will be in touch here soon. Jem

Amazing stuff... I think I've broken the 'refresh' button on my laptop! Boys, one question. You have got your passports right? It's a hell of a way back to Oz to fetch them if not... With you every length of the way. Rx

Quality comment!!! Of course, if you're Mr Fishbourne after walking 50 miles on DofE you may well do... well car keys anyway.. (Rusty, you'll know what I'm referring to!!) Why's the main site not updating more often?! Putting myself back in the boat for the first time in few years, imaging what it's like. Come on!!!! Oh, and the sweepstake. If we're going on nearest slot to the finish time, it's a race between Gail Drew and Marco Cortese. Gail, if they take a few more hours, you've won!!! j

Oh I was so excited and jumping up and down but I can see that Marco will win as Guy and Andrew will surely come in in the next few hours! Still never mind I am happy to have been second! Well done Marco Guy/Andrew, the champagne is in the fridge for the end of our working day today! Bit different to your working day I think. SAFE ARRIVAL IN MAURITIUS AND ONCE AGAIN, CONGRATULATIONS AND ENJOY THE CELEBRATIONS! XXXXX