A glimmer of hope on the horizon.
Row Across The Pond
Richard Hoyland and Steve Coe
Tue 29 Dec 2009 18:59
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Frustrating weather systems continue to tease us
each day, although the window of opportunty to leave on the 2nd or 3rd of Jan
was confirmed at a meeting this morning by the race organisers. The Azores high
pressure is showing signs of growing and pushing the lows further north.. sorry
about that for those in Blighty. We all hope this is sustainable because it will
be a blow we could do without if it fails.... Our boat was re- checked today,
although more of a formality and all was ok. More importantly the bits taken
home for reworking during the xmas break have slotted nicely in place on the
boat. A long row in 25 degrees C with beautiful blue skies and blue seas was
great. The boat rowed very well. Finally, Xmas at home was a huge bonus, totally
unexpected and a real joy. It was meant to be.......
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