Another strange day in the ITCZ. No rowing this morning – the sea anchorwas out while the wind blew from … Read More
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Day 59 – Sorely Tested
Joan Rivers once said something like, "That's what I hate abouthousework. You do it, and then six months later you … Read More
Day 58 – The Alchemist
When they hear that I row across oceans, people often ask me why. It isa very valid question. Why would … Read More
Day 57 – SHARK!
From despair to delight – after yesterday's gloom and doom in thedoldrums, today was an absolute corker of a day. … Read More
Day 56 – Dog Days In The Doldrums
I am not a big fan of the ITCZ. The blue skies, wispy clouds and briskbreezes of the tradewinds seem … Read More
Day 55 – Zig Zagging Through The ITCZ
At the end of today, after a hard day's rowing, I am further away frommy goal than I was at … Read More
Day 54 – Day of the Turtle
Day 54 – Day of the Turtle Turtles are my favorite creatures. If I had a totem, I would want … Read More
Day 52 – Wheel of Fortune
Today has been a day of mixed fortunes. I woke to find a) that it wasraining, and b) that most … Read More
Day 51 – Wiggling Westwards, Struggling Southwards
Today has been a hard grind at the oars. Everything has gone abit wiggly. Conditions are conspiring to push me … Read More