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The total cost of the row now that that everything has been tallied is about $480,000 xcd  ($177,000 USD )  . This includes the boat  new and all its contents , the entrance fee , health and life insurance policies …

      Its surprising how quickly time flies , we’ve been back home two months now and it seems like it’s been a few days since we rowed into Nelsons Dockyard . We had a absolutely massive turnout of …

In the year of our people 2015 4 crazy seamen came together as a team Just before Xmas they set off from Spain Leaving us to wonder what would they gain? Why anyone would tackle such an arduous row Well …

With only about 69 nautical miles left to the finish line, Team Wadadli is almost home and so eager are they to complete the journey, that the word is that they will be making a push through the night and …

This past week has been an eventful one for our intrepid foursome and their cause. Most notable, for the first time in 78 years a tropical cyclone Hurricane Alex had developed in the south Atlantic during the month of January. …

It has been nearly three weeks since our intrepid countrymen of Team Wadadli set out to cross the Atlantic powered by oars. People were calling them crazy considering that the Atlantic Ocean is not some little puddle of water and …

Things go wrong, that is very true Carefully laid plans sometimes fall through Contrary winds had us in a daze So the race was postponed for a few days Finally we were on our way Homeward bound, without delay But …

Preparations are being made to ring in the New Year; there will be much drinking, eating and partying. Resolutions to eat healthier, exercise regularly, drop bad habits and even make nice- especially with relatives, are being made. Then there are …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Finally finished the scrutineering today and in the water tomorrow ! The boat is FULLY loaded !

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 …

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 …

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 …

https://www.taliskerwhiskyatlanticchallenge.com/race-tracker/ The row can be tracked in real time at any given moment at the above at Atlantic Campaigns ; it will become active shortly .

……,…… Dear Nick, Wishing you all the very best for your Atlantic voyage. Hope you get fair winds (up your arse) and gentle seas behind you pushing you along. You and the rest of the crew should do well as …

The crew , all four of us , are leaving on Saturday for the Canaries (La Gomera) via the UK . Will arrive there for December 1st . We’re pretty much all set and ready to go . Our blog …

An Antiguan has been honored for her contribution to hospice care in Antigua & Barbuda. Agnes Meeker was conferred with the Officer of St John at a recent ceremony, attended by Governor General, Sir Rodney Williams and Lady Williams, along with …

These men and women, who think it to be fantastic Setting out across the Atlantic Some single, some pairs and others fours But all of them powered only by oars Among this bunch is team Wadadli Doc Fuller, Peter, Archie …

We are happy to inform everyone that Team Wadadli has reached its personal financial goals , and all future donations will go directly to the ST. JOHN HOSPICE either by going online to their Facebook page and donating or by …

“Dear Andy, Remember I discussed the team of old farts suffering from masochism and various other mental disorders which have caused them to want to cross the Atlantic Ocean in a tiny rowing boat? Well, I have discussed your kind …

Due to the technical challenges of being able to efficiently post our own blogs while being out in the Atlantic , we have acquired the services of Mr. Yohan Knight . This affable and well educated young man is a teacher by …

         I’m a land lubber. I’m not ashamed about it. I’ve taken a few boat trips around the island, I’ve  gone snorkeling and attempted swimming, but I am NOT a water-baby like the Antiguan foursome  who  are participating in this year’s edition of …

We got this one off Cades Reef last night , 58 foot built in ’95 . Apparently uninsured , not good 😠 . Fortunately no reefs out there in the mid Atlantic for us to get into trouble with!(Just kidding …

So the days are getting closer to probably one of the most exciting adventures of our lives and i can tell you the feelings that i’m having. Excitement being up there. Its Great having the support from friends and family, …

Eat, Sleep, Row, Repeat… Dubbed ‘Team Wadadli,’ Nick Fuller, Peter Smith, Archie Bailey and JD Hall, are a foursome who have literally lived for the sea. So it is no surprise that they- in their Rannoch R45 fours boat ‘Wa’Omoni’- …

Made up a few sample T-shirts for the row ; came out ok by consensus of opinion . The shirts can be purchased at Woods Pharmacy . Finally paid up a fair chunk of the entrance fee ( two months …

I think it’s quite fitting here for our team to give heart felt congratulations to GEEST SHIPPING, one of our main sponsors ( they provided free round trip shipping of our rowboat in a 40′ container from the UK to …

  We all spent the afternoon by the boat at LUCKY’S at Shell Beach today packing the boat up and getting it ready to be shipped back to the UK and later on to the Canaries on Tuesday . Once …

Dear All , just a short note to let you know that the boat is being shipped back to the UK next Tuesday and then onto the Canaries shortly after where we will be joining it at the end of …

We Spent an afternoon last week at our boat with Julian from Watermaker services , the company on the island that deals with all the watermkers on the boats at English Harbour during the season . He took us through …

Decided to do a upwind row today as the weather was quite calm with 12 to14 kts wind . Left Shell Beach and went to Maiden Island , through the channel at Long Island and then a bit up into …

Spent three hours late this afternoon-tonight deploying the drogue and then the sea anchor. Quite uneventful , very calm night and no wind ; beautiful out . Rowed back to Shell Beach and right onto the trailer .

Racked up some more sea time today after a forced three week break . T/S Danny passed almost over us this week , giving us some much needed rain ; winds maxed out at 40 to 50 kts so it …

We all spent the last week , or most of it , getting our RYA/Adoms courses , certificates , liscences done . Should have it all wrapped Friday . The Sea Survival course was “interesting”Needless to say the boat has …

Hey Guys , been a while since if I’ve said something here. All is going great . We had a nice row to Nevis the other night as doc posted earlier. Tried eating some of the package food onboard that …

Had a good four hour row yesterday down the north coast of the island during which we deployed out the sea anchor , this being one of the mandatory requirements to qualify to enter. It went smoothly without any hitches …

It is with pride and gratitude that we welcome FALMOUTH HARBOUR MARINA on board as our primary and main sponsor . This company is a 100 % Antiguan owned and the shareholders through their general manager Mr . Bobby Reis …

Just got a new coach , but I don’t think he’ll be on the payroll for too long . Here he is giving us a few tips on the follow through , at my daughter in law’s birthday this evening …

Our local WEST INDIES OIL CO. gave us a well needed boost with the donation of diesel fuel for our chase boat to bring us back from our more distant trips ; special thanks to the CEO Mr. Georges for …

Had our first overnight row last night ; went to the east of Nevis . Left Shell Beach Marina at 5pm and ended up seven miles east of Nevis at 8 am . Most difficult row so far as we …

The Ministry of Tourism has given us a very significant financial contribution towards our looming entrance fee deadline . Special thanks to the Hon. minister Mr. Asot Michael , his Permanent Secretary Mrs. Frederick-Hunte and not least to Tanny Rose …

Archie and JD were unable to make it today due to work obligations so Peter and myself opted not to miss out on the high winds. Left Shell Beach Marina at 10:30 am and arrived at Runway Beach at 1:00 …

Had a great day yesterday out rowing with the boys. We met up at shell Beach marina to put the ” Wa’omoni ” in the water. We made sure we had everything then rowed out of the marina straight into …

Long time good friend Lawrence Brown who lived here in the 60’s and with whom I had many adventurous and exciting times both on land and sea has funded our laptops and iPods for trip . They’ll not only keep …

Got two pleasant surprises today; an envelope with a sizable check donation was dropped off for our row from Sir Hugh & Helen at Catamaran Marina . A thoughtful and spontaneous gesture for which we are very appreciative . I …

The PM’s office (Finance) has yesterday agreed to waiver all import duties , taxes and charges on the boat when it arrives here on the 26th of this month ; very considerate of them and much appreciated . Also on …

About a year ago Dr. Fuller asked me to join him on his adventure to row across the pond. After a lot of thinking I said, what the hell, why not. I have a serious love for the ocean. I …

Hi Sandy, Thanks for you time on the phone. I would like to book Nick Fullers Ocean Rowing boat into ship. We will get the boat down to you tomorrow for the ship closing on the 8th, arriving into Antigua …

Tasted a few of the meals , quite tasty !  1,200 meals  !! Planning to add some freshly caught tuna / Mahi Mahi with rice / pasta to the list . Must remember to bring along the wasabi , soy …

Wired off the funds to Expedition Foods this morning , another significant milestone for the trip . Once it’s delivered and loaded on the boat it will all be shipped here to Antigua , hopefully in the next two weeks …

We’re working to finalizing full payment and delivery for our food this week from Expedition Foods to the boat for storage on board at Charlie Pitchers boat factory ; once this is done we will immediately ship it out to …

  Found out today that Geest Shipping, through its local agent Francis Trading, has very generously consented to ship the Wa Omoni here for the summer and then back to the UK pro bono in a forty foot container ; …

Looks good to go !

The Antigua & Barbuda Ship & Yacht Registry has this week offered us a generous cash award along with some of their hats and shirts &  free registration for the boat ; much appreciated . The final payment was made on …

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This Rannoch (R2) , was seen arriving some three miles outside Nelson’s Dockyard by a fisherman friend of mine today ; I sent the photo to Charlie Pitcher and he says its Abraham Levy who is crossing from Spain via …

One step closer , got the boat registered today ; Antigua Department of Marine Services  (ADOMS) waivered all charges ! Most kind of them .j

I went to register the boat today and amusingly there are no categories in our merchant shipping act for registering a rowboat ; it was suggested that “wind power” be entered in the appropriate box, but I didn’t think Carsten …

Had a rough last six to seven months with sargasso seaweed washing up on our Atlantic coast, just now coming to a end. http://mission-blue.org/2014/10/sargassum-inundates-the-beaches-of-the-caribbean/ Makes me a bit uneasy; how does one row through this !

Just a short note to let you know that apart from the extra solar panels, we’ve also just ordered a Efoy fuel cell to give us a little extra power; it produces electricity by using methanol and fuel cell technology. …

“22nd February. Third day without water. Still no rain… On the morning of the 22nd, Genders spotted a cargo ship on the same course as he, two miles away. He signalled by heliograph, fog horn, and oar waving, but got …

It’s a big relief to have our website finally up and running, many thanks to John Wuilliez for this wonderful effort and his patience with my lack of computer skills. Before long we should  have many more photos, updates  and our …

“Good thoughts have much to do with good rowing. It isn’t enough for the muscles of a crew to work in unison; their hearts and minds must also be as one.” George Pocock 1936 Olympic rowers, lean and efficient!

Race entrant: Team Wadadli Boat : R45 Fellow Antiguans , visitors and well wishers, For years we in Antigua have watched sunburnt and weary atlantic rowers slowly row into our beautiful and historic Nelson’s Dockyard in English Harbour here in Antigua as they …

It’s coming along nicely.

Some updated photos of the R45.

Here is the first set of pictures of the boat under construction. It doesn’t look like much yet, but it will be.