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CONGRATULATIONS GUYS! YOU ARE BOTH ABSOLUTELY INSPIRATIONAL! I TOTALLY BELIEVED YOU WOULD DO IT. LOVE THE PICTURES OF THE WOUNDS! YOU DESERVE SOME SERIOUS RECOGNITION FOR THIS! OBE, MBE OR KNIGHTHOOD!! WE HAVE KEPT TRACK OF YOU HERE IN DTP SEEING A LOT OF OTHER TEAMS BAILING OUT BUT YOU TWO ACHIEVED THE ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE. I'M SURE YOU HAVE BOTH DISCOVERD THINGS ABOUT YOURSELVES YOU NEVER THOUGHT YOU WOULD BEFORE. GOOD JOB! WELL DONE SIR WATTS AND SIR DELANEY!

WELL DONE both of you - what an amazing achievement. Guy – when you first said you were doing this I thought you were ‘mad’, I still think your mad but ‘amazing’. Remember our conversations about ‘shark food?’ – now I’ve seen the pictures I see why you were saved, there wouldn’t have been much to nibble on! We watched you progress and routed for you all the way. CONGRATULATIONS xx

WELL DONE! That is a stupendous achievement guys, you are an inspiration to us all - congratulations! Have a lovely time in Mauritius and we'll catch up on your return, we are so proud of you, love Chris & Ali xxx

I work alongside Neil and he has cheered up many a lunch hour with stories of how you've been doing!! Even down to the bucket problems!!! Congratulations

Well done Boys, knew you could do it, will deff have to let you both have a big celebratory night when you get back. You both are true legends.

Guy and Andrew, fantastic Cant wait to see you again Guy and hear all your adventures on the high seas xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

What fantastic news - many, many congratulations on your achievement of a lifetime. You have both done incredibly well under so many difficult conditions - it must be very strange being on dry land again! So glad all the family are there to meet you. It has been wonderful reading all the comments during your voyage and a privilege to support you both. I am sure you will be regaling us for a long time on all your adventures! Peter, Jenny, Jonathan, Nicky, Alex, Chris & Ali

What an achievement by two dedicated friends. Warmest congratulations from John Walsh (UKSA)

For those in the South Today region, watch out for an interview with the boys at 6.30pm tonight, BBC1... The PR machine is whirring... Russ

Many Congratulations to Andrew and Guy and everyone who helped to make it happen. Trust some champagne will be imbibed. Will have a celebratory glass of wine myself. with love from Cyprus Jennie x

Atlantic, Atlantic! ... only kidding Congrats to the boys. We've been checking their progress on and off over the past few months. You must be relieved - is he recognisable ? Glenys and Andrew Perth Australia

Andy wins the prize for the one that most resembles a religious figure on telly jem

Nick says "pretty incredible and very amazing - and not one but two world records! Well done doesn't cover how you must be feeling, but well done!". Hope you are beginning to find your feet and enjoying proper food again, to say nothing of the beer! Must be wonderful to all be together at this special time. Congrats again. Sue

Just thought you would like to know that I was watching 'South Today' at 6.45 this evening and there you were. It was excellent coverage and great to hear you speaking, Guy. It made us very proud to be your aunt and uncle! What an amazing way to lose 4 stone!!! Many congrats again. Jenny & Peter

Just repeating what the previous message said, that there was a report about Guy and Andrew on South today, BBC News, tonight. You are now FAMOUS, and I can think of easier ways of losing weight!! Love Ann and John.

Congratulations!Congratulations! What an achievement!!! to both Guy and Andy. Anyway I knew you would have made it, with all the determination you both had. Claire and Xtina you must be so proud of your boys! Gerard and I are over the moon, even though we have known them for a short time. It was very emotional for me to see them touching the Mauritian ground! I can't even imagine what it was like for you, Xtina and Claire. In the photos they are hardly recognisable. You just have to fatten them up a little now! and I am sure that the party atmosphere is all around. I am there, in thought, with you. Hope we meet again, if you ever come our way.

For those of you who missed it, or aren't in the BBC South region, yesterday's interview with Guy and Andy is here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/8179183.stm

Tadeusz is with me and we have been reading the exploits of the two heroes. Imagine spending 102 days in such close proximity - but you certainly look very happy to achieve their goal!! Also many congratulations for the record they set - I'm sure the corks are popping.

Congradulations boys. I have been following your progress on the blog with the ups and downs. It is an amazing time to be at sea 102 days! Have a well deserved celebration. Margo & Alan Spears

Well done Guy and Andrew (and all those who helped you along the way). Absolutely fantastic result and everyone must be very proud. Back safely and with World Records under your belts, it doesn't get better than that. Enjoy the beers cos you really deserve them! David DAB HANDS