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Amazing achievement Guy and Andy record breakers - words fail me! Many congratulations, fantastic., fantastic, fantastic. Enjoy your celebrations in Mauritius - and many more when you get home. We echo previous blogs in congratulating your proud families and dedicated support team who have also kept us all so well informed during our blob addiction -thank you all.

About bloody time! Legend is a word that is used all too often these days, but you two are a right pair. You've earned the plaudits, chaps. Enjoy and see you soon. Sx

we've all done our bit to keep you all updated Tom has been the mainstay - we wonder what we will do now that this obsession has come to an end. So fantastic to see them back they look good despite the weight loss!! The boat is looking pristine though we have only seen it at night in the dark.........! thank you to all bloggers.

Oh my G... I have just arrived back in Bournemouth having been in Oxford all day. There was an accident so I was unable to get home earlier, I have been trying to find out how you were etc & have missed all of the action!! CONGRATULATIONS & love to you all in Mauritius xxx Hope to speak soon Xtina x

Del - so happy your all good, how was the haribo?! Looking forward to seeing some pics soon mate, even more looking forward to the homecoming! There is a night planned for you two up in London - thats all im gonna say, yeeeaahh boy! Have an amazing time with the family over next few days and enjoy everything Craig x "you can reach, but you can't grab it"

Well done Del...all I can say is that my sharing of a room with Guy for a few months pales into insignificance vs your 100 days on a small boat with him! :) Truly amazing achievement...can't wait to see your names in the Guiness book of Records!!! So deserved! Neil.

Hello boys Very many congratulations, suddenly "heros" seems insufficient. Can't wait to have you back in blilghtly to hear all about it and see some photos. Well done on the record, truly deserved, and now you are a little peice of history - standing, or sitting, on the shoulders of giants. Enjoy being back on dry land and we will have a sahndy or two when you get back. Big love - Stevexx

Well done Andrew & Guy, a real achievement! We have been following your progress on a daily basis. We know your Mum will be very proud of you Andrew!! Have a wonderful CELEBRATION you both deserve it. We look forward to seeing the photos & videos on John & Claire's return. We will not forget the day you completed the RACE, as it is our Grandson Thomas who lives in New Zealand, 8th Birthday!! MANY CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU BOTH!! from Joy & Les, Laurel Close.

Congrats Andrew & Guy - fantastic job! You must both be very relieved to be on dry land - bet you're still swaying though! We've really enjoyed following the race with you, & can't wait to see the pics. Congratulations and WELL DONE! Simon & Julia from Down Under x PS Roy Castle couldn't have said it better: Dedication, dedication Dedication, that's what you need If you wanna be the best If you wanna beat the rest Oh-oh dedication's what you need; If you wanna be a record break-er, Oooooh.

Congratulations Andrew and Guy from Gerry Quinnell and family in Perth, Australia. (John and Mary's friend) We have been watching your progress daily, what a fantastic achievement. Enjoy your well-earned celebrations.

WOW !! I am so pleased for you both. What will Xtina do with all her time now?? Sarah continues to make greta progress and hopes to be on Mauritius on Monday............we don't fly in until 0730hrs though.so I hope she waits for the plane to get in. Look forward to seeing you there. .......the first drink will be on me boys!! Great stuff!! Outey's Mum

Amazing amazing amazing! A truly incredible achievement. Enjoy those beers. Looking forward to having you both back. See you soon. Ed

Unbelievable! You have both done yourself proud!!! Can't wait for you to get back for some hardcore celebrating!! Enjoy a well earned rest in Mauritius boys, I have Yorkies a plenty for your arrival back! You are legends!! Well done! Little Jo xx

Yay!!!!!! I had no idea who was who in the photo, you look so skinny! Well done boys. Now go and eat something for god's sake!

Well done guys!! Del you look so skinny in the pics; as promised all along I will have some haribo waiting in our flat for when you get back and Sarah and I won't tell you off for eating it!! See you soon x

WELL DONE :) Hope you're having a wonderful time living the dream (and are not feeling too 'land sick') Look forward to hearing more of your news XX

hurraaaaaaah!!!!! Well done - big hugs all round! I'm going to quote Jules here who said yesterday "That is so amazing!!! It was the fat that did it!!!" Looking at how skinny you are now I am so pleased at the amount of fat you had before you left ! Otherwise there would be nothing of you at all! Am so proud of you boys, see you when you get home!

Amazing pictures

Congratulations guys. What an incredible achievement. Your grit and determination is inspirational, and for the benefits of a great cause too! You must feel so immensely proud. Enjoy your well earned rest!!! xxx

Congratulations lads. You must be so proud of youselves. Well done on the record, what an amazing achievement. Sit back and relax now, and enjoy a nice cool pina colada or sex on the beach. Was speaking to sam and said about organising a bash round ours when you get back ! Look forward to hearing from you soon Chris and Sam xx