I was talking with the guys on the JUNK the other night about the things that we are looking forward to when we get back to dry land. Our wants were simple – crisp sheets, hot showers, cold drinks, and … Continued
Pacific Row, Stage 1
Day 81: Water, Water . . .
I feel the need to make a confession. There’s something I’ve been keeping very quiet about. (Podcast listeners will already know this.) On 1st July my backup watermaker broke, and has not worked since. There I was, sitting on deck, … Continued
Day 80: A Pile of JUNK
Unusually, I am writing this blog mid-afternoon. Normally I wait until my day’s rowing is over and get out my laptop at about 9.30pm, but today the JUNK has asked me to stop rowing for a while so they can … Continued
Day 79: All In The Mind
“The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, and a hell of heaven.” (John Milton) A lot of people were mystified why, having survived but not enjoyed one ocean crossing, I would want … Continued
Day 78: Fore Cabin
No rendezvous with the JUNK today. Several times today we have checked in with each other by satphone to compare positions, and they are slowly but surely gaining on me. Maybe tomorrow. So, in the meantime, back to the guided … Continued
Day 77: JUNK Males
Today has been an odd day. After so many days at sea, I had got into quite a routine, which swung along easily without requiring too much mental energy or concentration. But today the weather, and circumstances, have been conspiring … Continued
Day 76: JUNK Bond
Picture: JUNK Learn more -click for their website. Today, after several days of failed attempts, I finally managed to make contact with the good ship JUNK, on her way from California to Hawaii to raise awareness of plastic pollution in … Continued
Day 75: 08/08/08 ? Olympic Hopes
Tomorrow the Olympics begin – in fact, given the time difference between Beijing and my own personal time zone 800 miles east of Hawaii, maybe they already have begun. I’d like to take this chance to wish good luck to … Continued
Day 74: Food, Food, Glorious Raw Food
I’ve been interested in food all my life, and interested in raw foods since I went on a retreat over Christmas and New Year this last year – the chef at the retreat centre was very into raw foods, and … Continued
Day 73: Brocade – The Guided Tour
One of the things that has really impressed me about the comments and messages I receive is just how good some people are at putting themselves in my place, identifying with my issues, and understanding my life. Considering that most … Continued