Christmas is a time when family and friends gather to reconnect and share not only gifts but experiences and the ties that bind are strengthened from activities such as these. This Christmas, spare a thought for members of Team Wadadli …
Pressing on……
At 6pm on the 4th day of the row, Team Wadadli has covered 63 nautical miles and have moved up one place to 10th among all boats, however, it has not been all smooth rowing. One team member who Dr. …
The row begins
The business end of the Talisker Atlantic Rowing Challenge has finally began. Team Wadadli and the twenty-five other teams in the fleet were led to the marina by drummers who made sure that all in the vicinity were aware that …
Heading home tomorrow !!
Had to take the boat out of the water and paint antifouling on it ; we initially installed a very expensive ultrasound device that was supposed to keep the bottom clean but after a week in the water there were hundreds …
Surprise Visit From Paul !
Had a very pleasant and unexpected surprise yesterday when a good friend of mine , an Antiguan , Paul Scales, showed up at hotel unannounced ! He flew in all the way from Majorca where he lives and works to come …
Good row today !
Had an on-deck interview today with press and then a good couple of hours rowing with the press boat following with its drone ; we felt refreshed and invigorated after . Back out again tomorrow . Rumour has it we’ll …
Boat layout/sponsorship appreciation video
http://youtu.be/3eL5-uaHzRc
Family members here/Island tour
Some family members are here and we all went for an island tour ; it’s like Saba or Redonda here , all volcanic , but 100 times bigger . Highest peak 4500 feet and COLD !! Tenerife can be seen …
Row Start Postponed / Body Weights
We all went to a pharmacy next door today and documented our body weights to see if and how much weight we will lose during the crossing ; none of us can afford to lose any ! Nick : 86.8 …
First Practice Row
Finally got most of our boat issues sorted out and was able to take a late afternoon row outside the harbour . First open water row in two months , felt great and relaxing . Still have a few issues …
Group Photo
Finally finished the scrutineering today and in the water tomorrow ! The boat is FULLY loaded !
Antiguan Rum Punch Party
Kept active today starting with some more shopping ( 30 feet anchor chain , 150 feet tow rope , eye bolts etc) , then off to a group meeting on parasail deployment ; JD & I were the only ones …
Another busy day on the Boat
We all spent another full day getting the boat up to scratch for final scrutineering ; got a lot done , very busy but productive day and should be finished tomorrow . The individual checking us seems to be new …
IN LA GOMERA , CANARIES
Arrived in the Canaries with JD, Peter and Archie three days ago ; long flight 8 hours to UK and five hours to the Canaries (Tenerife) then ferry to the row headquarters in La Gomera . Beautiful weather , very …