The big ocean rowing news this week is the arrival of Britannia III in Barbados – huge congratulations to her international mixed crew of 12 who completed their Atlantic crossing in 38 days, 11 hours and 7 minutes – a time that will be engraved on their memories for ever. Although there must be a level of disappointment amongst the crew that they missed the record that they were aiming to break, there’s no taking away their massive achievement in rowing 3,000 miles across an ocean. Special congratulations must also go to crew member Bobby Prentice. Bobby has managed to cross the Atlantic on his third attempt (third time lucky) after starting in … Details & Pictures
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Devastating 8.8 earthquake off coast of Chile sends tsunami; predicted to hit Hawaii at 11:20am + SoCal at 12:20pm
This just in from NOAA: a tsunami warning is in effect for the state of Hawaii and Southern and Central California — along with all countries with a Pacific Ocean-facing coastline. The tsunami was generated by a devastating 8.8 earthquake in Central Chile (which has left at least 100 dead) and it could cause damage along coastlines of all west coast countries and all islands in the state of Hawaii. Urgent action should be taken to protect lives and property … Details
Just like the littlest hobo, this week sees all the rowers in the Atlantic Ocean Rowing Race back on the road again, and after a few days stuck on sea anchor, getting going once more will be a huge relief. It is a really strange phenomenon that when you are rowing, you long for it to stop – for the pain, discomfort and sheer monotony of it to go away. Then, when you do get even a few hours respite, all you actually want to do is get back on the oars and pull back a few more miles towards the finish line. Likewise, you long for the finish line, but know deep down … Details