Well, 260 miles to go and we’re back on the para-anchor. We can almost smell the strawberry daiquiris, mojitos and rum punch, but we’re still a frustrating six days’ rowing off of getting wasted on the white sands of Antigua. We’ve had to stop rowing as we are drifting too far north, and need to start thinking about our angle of approach to the island. We should start making progress again in 9 hours or so. Thanks again for all the messages of support, this situation is incredibly frustrating at the moment but we’ll just keep thinking of those cocktails at the end of it!
You have done the right thing,you are doing really well. The others are in the same situatuation,it must be very frustrating for you but you will soon be on your way in.Have a good rest then you can put in an extra heave!For now just think about how you will enjoy the good life when you get there.Not long to go.
hello beefcakes.. well almost there… it must be frustrating as you say. good news is roberto and patience are held up too and only making 0.13 and 0.16 and they are at 157m and 189m. there is a nice picture of you both on the woodvale site….. At last we can see our intrepid heroes at sea.. keep heart those drinks will only tastebetter and better love Steve+Libby
Hello guys,
the para anchor is pants but the good news from the top pic on the Woodvale site is that the tan plan paid off…success all round. love, Kim.
Hey Chris and Joe–keep on truckin’.So close now,you can probably smell the daiquiris!
From your Canada fans
Hi Chris and Joe, hang in there guys 240 to go so you are moving to the goal! relax and enjoy the moments they will soon all be memories. Have a great few days. We are so excited…. what a journey! much love Steve+Libby
Hi Chris and Joe – the finish is so close. Hope you can get off the para-anchor soon. Very frustrating for you but hope it’s given you some time to reflect on what an achievement this is. Wishing you a following wind all the way to Antigua. Emma
Hello Chris & Joe
Miami’s nice too – if that’s where you’re heading?
Good luck on the last stretch.
Rossiter Rowing Boats
Chris and Joe,
you know Phil and Ruth can’t afford to stay on in Antigua so stop messing about and get that boat back NOW–only joking they are there for another 10 days –you should be back by then.
Hi Guys,
Congratualtions – less than a quarter century away now!!!
However and stating the bleedin obvious being Joslin forte -you’re drifting north of the line a bit!
239 away and a nice bit of distance from red arrow who are 274 away.
Joe get to Antigua before your dad gets a taste for the life!
Love, Kim
Hi Chris and Joe hang in there boys the wind is coming. having looked at the weather forecast it does look like you will get the winds tomorrow and the strongest are to the north where you are and from the north east to push you on. Really enjoy these last days. Love Steve+Libby
Incredibly impressed by your stamina, fortitude and good humour. We’re all willing you favourable winds to the finish. Just think how much eating you’ll be able to do to put the weight back on.
All the best
Brian Gascoigne
Hi Chris and Joe well it looks like you are moving again. I hope the winds will take you to antigua this time. thinking of you both every day. Keep strong love Steve+Libby
less than 2oo miles to go Harbour ahoy make room for the boys!
All the kids at my unit are wishing you guys well on your last ‘little dash’
Well done guys!
Keep safe and row hard!!
El
200 miles and counting!! Not long now….!
you have made awesome progress in the last 4 hours ,keep it up .
tried to reach you via sat phone w/o success. sending u loads of positive energy for your last miles til’ Antigua. FIGHTING SPIRIT!!! looking forward to seeing you soon guys