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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Updated position from ‘Rowing For Prostate’

08 Jul 2009 00:36 BST

On 6th July at approximately 1700 GMT ‘Rowing For Prostate’ made contact with a passing ship using their VHF radio and requested their position be passed on to the Race Organisers together with a message confirming all was ok onboard and they were looking forward to arriving in Mauritius. The ship contacted the Mauritius Coast Guard and relayed the position information message, which was duly passed on the Woodvale Challenge.

The Support Vessel who were sailing down the estimated track of ‘Rowing For Prostate’ hoping to establish contact prior to their arrival in Mauritius were provided with the new position information, and at 1500 GMT they established VHF radio contact and obtained a further position update from the RFP Team.

The Team reported they had no serious electrical power issues, their VHF is working fine as is their navigation light. The Team also confirmed their EPIRB is intact and they have plenty of flares onboard. They were able to confirm they have no problems with steering/making their desired course and their GPS Plotter and paper charts providing details of the race finish line are all useable. Food has been further rationed but will last the course and all crew are in best physical condition as can be expected.

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