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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Ferkins fly past Southern Cross

20 Jul 2009 14:35 BST

Without doubt the closest race during the Indian Ocean Rowing Race has been between the two remaining pairs boats ‘Southern Cross’ and ‘Flying Ferkins’.  Since starting the race over 92 days ago the two teams have traded positions and despite James and Jamie onboard ‘Southern Cross’ establishing a lead of 100nm, Guy and Andy onboard ‘Flying Ferkins’ are once again out in front. 

 

Despite being less than 50nm apart the teams experienced very different conditions yesterday resulting in the ‘Flying Ferkins’ catapulting past ‘Southern Cross’ who endured a frustrating 24 hours while the current took them on a merry-go-round route.

 

Finally free of the wearisome current ‘Southern Cross’ now have to play catch-up and make good the lost miles, and with less than 600nm to the finish the race is still firmly on.

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