James and Jamie ....... Congratulations on a record breaking crossing and impressive facial hair. Well done!! Sunshine Solar Hey Guys, A massive WELL DONE from the Nite watches Team. We are proud to have been associated with such an adventure. Have just watched the video of the storm and the giant waves, so please don't ask us to come with you next time !!! All the best Roger Green Nite International Nite Watches Congratulations from all at English Braids. Dan Lovering James and Jamie... WELL DONE to you both - Congratulations from all at Blue Coat School Alison Thorn Well done to all of you sending messages and everyone taking part in the event Looking forward to the next race T A L L I E from SA CONGRATULATIONS to James and Jamie from everyone here at Headway Headway UK CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL INVOLVED, AND NOW DEFINITELY SIGNING OUT! Message to the BEXHILL PENSIONER Take the Old Sea Dog out for a walk. Don’t do fluffy, (no candy floss machines) just enjoy the time out! Terri Miller BRC Terri Miller, Bexhill Rowing Club I'm glad I'm not the only saddo who is still looking on here every day! I must get a life now the exciting summer is over. All right clever clogs BRIAN - winner of the quiz at The Waterfront - we did only have 3 empty brains on our table! I'm not saying a word about the boating lake. BEXHILL PENSIONER Only just caught up with the news. Congratulations to you both and to everyone else who made it possible! I guess Roy supplied British Rail sandwiches all round? Mike The photo of Anne hugging James sums up so much emotion !! An amazing achievement Janet
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Race Retirements - Press Release

21 Apr 2009 06:45 BST

Sadly, within a period of 36 hours from race start, 2 boats have retired from the Indian Ocean Rowing Race.  

Throughout Monday 20th April, the progress of boat 8 had been monitored, and in consideration with the forecast wind strength and direction there was concern for the safety of Hoppipolla. The Support Vessel was directed to Hoppipolla’s position and at 09:00GMT (17:00 WA time) Mick Moran, requested assistance. Mick had been experiencing problems with his steering system and centre board and had been finding it impossible to row in the desired direction. The Support Vessel took Hoppipolla under tow and returned to the Batavia Marina at approximately 02:45GMT (10.45 WA time) after a tough night of lumpy and unpleasant conditions.    

At 15:15GMT (23:15 WA time) the Duty Officer received a call from Boat 2 informing that Roger Haines had suffered an injury, thought to be broken ribs. Consequently Dream It Do It requested assistance and conceded that they would be unable to continue in the race.  With assistance from Duck in the Radio Room of the Fisherman’s Co-Operative, a fishing vessel from North Island (approximately 13 nm west of Dream It Do It) was contacted and asked to render assistance. At approximately 01:00GMT (09:00 WA time) Dream It Do It was taken under tow by the vessel Pretty Woman, owned by John Desmond and skippered by Mike Davidson. At 05:10GMT (13:10 WA time) Roger Haines & Tom Lee arrived at North Island. A light aircraft, chartered from Geraldton Air Charter was waiting ready to fly Roger and Tom back to Geraldton so that Roger could receive medical attention. - more to follow shortly.

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