All of us who have been following Guy and Andy’s progress since they talked to us about their challenge last summer will be delighted to know that they have achieved their ambitious goal. Many congratulations Ferkins from all at Women in Business Sussex. Excerpt from their newsletter:
“Flying Ferkins fly over the finish line!
At 16.40 GMT on 30 July 2009 Andrew Delaney and Guy Watts crossed the finish line of the Indian Ocean Rowing Race 2009 after 102 Days 13 hours and 40 minutes at sea becoming the first ever pair to cross the Indian Ocean in a rowing boat.
On their journey to the finish line Guy and Andrew have endured winds gusting up to force 10 and waves up to 10 metres. They have had encounters with sharks and whales and haven’t slept for more than two hours at a time, this has been the ultimate challenge of physical and mental strength and endurance.
During the race they also took the record for the greatest distance completed in 7 days at 449 nautical miles. This was better than even the 8 man boat! What an achievement.”
The boys have been raising money for Orchid – Fighting Male Cancers. Donations can be made by following the link on the boys’ website at:http://www.indianoceanrace.com
I am sure that photos will be posted there soon in the gallery – in the newsletter photos they look fantastic despite a gruelling 102 days at sea.
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