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A tough two weeks!!!

This is my first message onto the blog, not long now until you go boy's ~ this blog will be great for us all to add to whenever we feel it necessary and to hear how you are getting on with your world record attempt.xmum

Moses signed on successfully and ready to go! Looking forward to keeping up with progress and getting involved with the banter that will no doubt ensue......

Having followed your preparation over the last 12 months or more it is fantastic to see the world record attempt less than a month away.You have already learned so much and put in incredible energy and creativity to make this happen - whatever nature and the elements bring, you have done your best to prepare for it. We will be following your progress. Look after each other, and know that all your friends and family will be willing you the strength and resilience to get to the end in record breaking time. Good luck Guy and Andy

Andrew & Guy, I know I feel that sense of excitement and satisfaction as the REALITY of your race becomes clear. It is a fantastic acheivement to have got to this point. I am proud and inspired by the two of you. I know I wont be the only one who will follow your every move over the next few months and be wishing you every success! JohnC

Little did I know when I watched and willed you on all those times you rowed the Head of the River that you would be off on this amazing adventure - I will be willing you on and watching you as a tiny dot on the screen instead of yelling from the river bank but the sentiments will be the same. I know you can do it Andrew and Guy you are a great team - enjoy the time you have in Sydney and Perth - chill and have fun you've done amazingly.

Let the journey begin boys...Australia won't know what has hit it ! xx

And Mauritius!!

One more night One more night And off we go ~ At last we have lift off Feel the heat!!!!!!

Well have just said goodbye to you guys at the airport and you should be well on your way to Sydney now. Cant believe the start has finally arrived but have fab time in Oz and eat as much kangaroo steaks as you like, make the most of putting on the pounds!!!!!!!!

Just commented on the blog below but probably more appropriate to comment on this one. Definite emotional day for all, but a good one as finally this challenge has started and the boys are closer to achieving their goal!!!! As a long suffering girlfriend to this challenge I am obviously excited for beginning, as means the end is ever nearer. But joking aside GOOD LUCK boyos and looking forward to some blogging action over the months and looking forward to popping that champagne for a record breaking result!

Well boys,as I said earlier,I still don't know what to say. Bring on July once you have torn up the Indian Ocean! Looking forward to hearing all the stories! Just remember to keep those speakers blaring, just imagine when 'the unforgetable fire' comes on-that will spur you on! Speak when you reach Aus,don't drink to much VB before the row! Love ya both

I echo everything said above - now the fun really starts for the two of you and it won't be long until you're pulling away from the aussie coast beginning the most amazing challenge. When you're in Freo, make sure you check out Little Creatures in the main marina. Good luck fellas - i'll be glued to this site for the next four months. R

Yes, strange how you can spend a year planning for something and then when it comes somehow its a shock when it really happens! I know they are off on a trip they will never forget and will teach them so much. I am sure it will be great fun! I wish them both every success! So proud of you!!!

So glad I could see you both off last night. Hopefully you'll be reaching 'straya about now. Very proud of you both for getting this far alone! Keep in touch!

Who's the chubby one in the corner?

Oi Oi Oi, Go on lads! Get those oars rowing fast in that ocean. Lots of love the mighty Thew!

Hope you enjoy Sydney and get to have fish and chips on the beach!

Hot off the press it's 27 degrees in Sydney and still only breakfast time!! Do you know what a flat white is yet.................! Have a wonderful time in Sydney it's definitely a place to get used to water.

Glad you both arrived safetly on Australian soil - Nigel