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Now to open the champagne to celebrate the first record then another when they get the land to land record.

Well done to you both, absolutely fantastic...you should be so proud of what you have achieved.. Martyn and Trudy

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So YOU'VE DONE IT! That is absolutely amazing and can't even begin to think how you must be feeling. The celebratory vibes are so strong from Mauritius that we are going round to the Jelley's tonight to toast your incredible, amazing achievement. We are all so proud of you and really looking forward to seeing you all. Never known a world record holder before - how weird! And how fantastic are you two! Sue & Geoff (& Steve-somewhere up a cold wet Welsh mountain being kept in touch by phone!) P.s. Bet there are some "mummy" tears being shed right now!

Actually, I know we are all so proud of Andrew & Guy, but I think there needs to be a whole heap of recognition for you parents & partners and brothers and girlfriends and all those who have been right behind the boys all the way - supporting, encouraging, cajoling, keeping the faith and having belief! Hats off to all of you, you can now breathe and sleep easy! Oh yes, and PARTY !! Sue x

YES BOYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! COME ON!!!!!!!!! I might just be going to the pub to have celebratory beer (or two, or three....). Amazing. In the meantime can get on with the work I have supposed to be doing rather than watching the dots all day! Heh, you might even be back for the Earl's Court beer festival... 8th Aug. Up for it?! Bet I could drink you under the table for once, Watts. Both, so proud.

well done girls

Soon they will have four world records. First pair to row the Indian Ocean First land-to-land pair to row the Indian Ocean The oldest pair to row the Indian Ocean The oldest land-to-land pair to row the Indian Ocean

CONGRATULATIONS!! So so so so so proud of you boys! I shall raise a glass of champagne for you tonight (despite my swine flu) Well done!!!! xxx

Congratulations!!! Amazing! :) Really proud of what Guy and Del have achieved. Also impressed at the support that they've been shown by family and others. Support team: well done!! Guy and Del (will tell you in person properly but...) HUGE CONGRATULATIONS! You've done so well and added perseverance and real professionalism to enthusiasm. It's genuinely inspiring and I'm sure this will enable you to encourage others in the future. I also take my (metaphorical) hat off to you! Pete :)

Two words, COME ON.....! Tom, Kat, & my little mimi x x x

Get in!! Absolute feckin LEGENDS, am so so proud of what you've achieved, truly incredible!! The beers waiting ......... Mos

AWESOME!!!!!!!!! Can't believe it - what an effort to overhaul SC and win by quite a way. Well done chaps. Can't wait to see you back in UK Matt

FERKIN OARSOME!!!!! Boys you have done done it - you really are Leg-Ends!!! Champagne on ice.....we're all waiting and can't wait to celebrate this MASSIVE achievement!! Petit xx

the finishing time - just for the record I had 1633 UTC from FF who could well be slightly distracted at the time [?!], and the support boat following FF had a more accurate time of 1640. So be it - that's the time! All good - well done girls Jem

message from Roger and Malcolm Just got the news. What an achievement. We send our congrats we will raise a glass!

message from Grannie Amazing been thinking of you all the time well done x

Well done, well done, well done!!! Hurrah Hip hip hooray "Some people dream of success... while others wake up and work hard at it." ~Author Unknown Congrats, I am delighted that all of your hard work has led to great success

Congratulations!! What an amazing effort. Dee & Richard

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