Update from BARBADOS. 23/01/2012:
Well we finally made it! At about 18.45 local time, on Sunday the 21st of January, we took our first steps on land for
48 days, thus completing the challenge of rowing across the Atlantic ocean, and breaking our own target of 50 days.
It is so difficult to put into words how we are all feeling at this precise moment and I really don't think it will
sink in for quite a while, but amidst all the conflicting emotions the feeling of gratitude stands out. We are so
grateful to every single person who has helped us to achieve this feat, and to all the supporters around the world who
have kept us going with regular messages of encouragement and support - THANK YOU ALL!
The plan is to publish a more detailed account of our journey on the website soon, so keep coming back to the site,
and if you can afford any donations to our charities - Shelterbox & the British Heart Foundation - please click the
donate button above.
We look forward to seeing you all very soon.
The Corinthians.
Update from the boat. 21/01/2012:
So here we are, roughly 36 hours from Barbados, and the end of our journey. This has literally been one hell of a
rollercoaster ride, and so very hard. Our target was to make land in 50 days and it looks like we will be inside that,
so we're all pretty chuffed. If our autohelm had stayed in one piece, who knows......but that is the nature of this race,
and it is nothing compared to Row2Recovery's problems.
We really have to thank our families, and those of you who've supported us over the 2 years leading up to this challenge;
Without you none of this would have been possible, and the faith you've had in us is overwhelming. For those of you who
have started supporting us during the race, you can still donate to our charities on the website. Just hit the donate
button above, every little helps!
See you all soon.
The Corinthians.
Update from the boat. 11/01/2012:
Spirits high and we feel we are closing in on the finish. We have found a way to lock the auto steer on side against
the hand steer on the other. The direction of travel is altered by fine tuning one against the other. It also requires
the dagger board to be lifted and this is only possible with light swells. Still the wind is light and the current
seems to favour us as it is generally on the stern. At night we have been able to produce 3 knots. During the daytime the
wind dies away and the heat (high 30’s) makes hard work strenuous.
Everyone is sticking to the task and for the first time
since the trip began we are going into the rest period dry. We are fully salt encrusted but when wet this become very
abrasive as it seeps into every orifice. Feet are a problem for Tony and he has trouble putting his shoes on. Sores on
backsides both from the salt and pressure sores from the seats remain a problem.
Other than that, a thinner but probably fitter crew have no complaints. Everyone starting to dream of the finish and their
first action in Barbados. Beer seems high on the list, up there with shower, bed and steak.
Brian
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