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WAVES AS BIG AS HOUSES!!!    JUNE 11 2005 1200bst
Yes folks as big as houses, and we don't mean bungalows. Day 11 saw our biggest seas yet and they were truly awesome. 25knts of wind with gusts to 40 knts for 16hrs saw our sea state build to ama

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Nobody said it was easy!    10th June 2005 12:00 BST
As the days tick by so to do our levels of energy. Since leaving St Johns eleven days ago we have been following a strict routine of two hours on two hours off with one three hour shift at night. Whet

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DOUBLE FIGURES    9th June 2005 1200bst
Day 10 and we're into double figures. Another milestone on our adventure. One of the ways we keep ourselves focused is to constantly set short term targets, days, miles, degrees crossed etc. This

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Secret Recipe    8th June 2005 12:00 BST
The last 24hrs have seen exceptional levels of witty banter and entertainment it seems we did pack morale afterall. Unfortunately for onboard 4th choice Chef George Rock , much of this banter has been

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A CONFUSED SEA (DAY 7)    7th JUNE 2005 1200BST
After an anxious wait yesterday to see exactly how close and ferocious our storm might be the relief of getting underway agaln was a major boost. Although conditions were far from good, any miles made

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Its Emotional!    6th June 2005 12:00 BST
"Don't ask for an easier life ask to be a stronger person" Unknown Author.

The last 24hrs have been just that "Emotional". Yesterday we recieved the most severe news one c

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Let The Battle Commence!    5th June, 2005 12:00 BST
Hello, well its been another busy 24hrs which has seen continued progress in a Easterly direction. Last night we were cruising at speeds of upto 4knts, great for rowing but not so good for the nerves.

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OFF THE BANKS YEEHA!    4th June 2005
Day 5 and we are off The Grand Banks. A tough 24 hrs battling across a stiff south westerly wind and a confused sea saw Natty B exit the lnfamous banks early today. It's been a harsh time for all

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