A typical day’s menu during the race was: Breakfast: Oats 2 Go with all the trimmings – hemp protein powder, … Read More
Adventure
Day 37: Special Guest Blog by Bill Chayes, Film Producer
I had long hoped to make a film about my Pacific row to help me get across my environmental message, … Read More
Day 24: Hanging On For Dear Life
[Photo: Roz and the notorious cabin roof in calmer waters in La Gomera, Nov. 2005] Today I scared myself half … Read More
Day 17: A Greener Way: The 12 Volt Lifestyle
After calmer conditions yesterday, today the deck was once again being lashed by huge waves. Sitting around for 20 minutes … Read More
Day 16: Raging Seas
An ocean rowboat gives you a unique perspective. I am more IN the ocean than ON the ocean. Being inside … Read More
Day 11: Feel The Fear
Last night I felt afraid. I was reading the weather forecast from Rick Shema, my weatherguy: “Wind and sea conditions … Read More
Day 9: 95% ? Ready Enough
It was a mad scramble to get ready to leave on May 24th. I’d officially been standby since May 15th, … Read More
Day 5: If It Was Easy, Everyone Would Be Doing It
The last few days I have been spoiled. I have been in calm waters, enjoying the company of dolphins, whales, … Read More
Day 4: Bag Balm, Bleak House, and the Maintenance of Discipline
It is always useful to have multi-purpose items on board – drinks bottles that double up as waterproof containers for … Read More