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It is getting too exciting to watch! WAAAHOOOOOOOO! Keep up the fantastic rowing chaps. The crowds are going wild :o) Em xx

Have just looked at your position on the map - last time you were in the middle of nowhere - now you are so close. Unbelievable! Keep rowing. I agree with Emma - this is too exciting. Frances

Boys, I echo everything said before - this is just too exciting! I'm writing this from a Red Funnel Ferry as I make my way back from Cowes to Southampton (who said my job was glamorous?) and watching the mainland grow in front of me, I can't imagine the sense of euphoria when you finally see the faint line of Mauritius appear on the horizon after 101 (or will it be 102?) days at sea. It really won't be long now - such an impressive achievement, Jess and I will definitely toast your success and WORLD RECORDS!! Assuming you land tomorrow, when do you expect to fly back to the UK?? Eyes on the prize fellas... Rx

Just logged on to see that you have passed 100 days at sea and only have 57 miles to go. This is fantastic news and wonderful that the family are in Mauritius to meet you. You must be feeling very excited and proud of yourselves and tired!! We wish you all the very best for the last bit. Love from us all. Jenny, Peter, Nicky, Jonathan, Alex, Chris & Ali xx

Beautiful progress lads, just beautiful.......Guy, Del no more words to say really, just AWESOME! Cannot wait to raise our glasses to you. Thewy

Just left a message on the Woodvale site too. I am in Oxford tomorrow , with Auntie Margaret Stanton. I cannot imagine that she will have a computer where she lives (she is 91 & still as bright as a button) but I shall certainly ask if anyone has one in the building as I do not expect to be home before 6pm & reckon you will be on dry land by then!!! Just seen the message from the Captains Club Hotel also on the Woodvale site, & I may have to go along to celebrate with them on Saturday!! So wish I could be in Mauritius ,but know you will be serenaded well & look forward to seeing you on your return. Big hugs to you both Rox xxx