Unsupported row around UK

[jlavery]

Thread crossover - they're in Newtown Creek! Bet that'll surprise the other occupants.

 

[jlavery]

Looks like they're having a rest day - understandable, as it's sheltered and safe.

 

[ridgy]

Maybe they will get to Poole harbour tomorrow but then I think they'll be having a rest week if the current forecast holds up.

 

[ProDave]

They are now on day 30 of an expected 60 day circumnavigation, hunkered down waiting for the weather to behave. I am not sure they are half way yet, so I hope they over stocked on provisions.

 

[alahol2]

As of Monday they were planning on a couple of days rest and waiting for better weather. A nice place to rest but no water, no provisions not even an icecream...
I guess thay could tie up at Shalfleet quay for a few hours and walk through to the village.

 

[jlavery]

As of Monday they were planning on a couple of days rest and waiting for better weather. A nice place to rest but no water, no provisions not even an icecream...
I guess thay could tie up at Shalfleet quay for a few hours and walk through to the village.

Except they're "not taking on supplies or touching land" - that's their definition of "unsupported"!

 

[ProDave]

They have dried provisions and a water maker.

 

[alahol2]

Except they're "not taking on supplies or touching land" - that's their definition of "unsupported"!

They have dried provisions and a water maker.

That's very hardcore. Good luck to them.

 

[Steve_N]

They took provisions for 75 days according to their latest video, but eat less on rest days so expect to be able to last for 90 days - after which they would both need to be back at work anyway.
No fishing tackle onboard and nothing to cook fish in anyway - boiling water to re-hydrate food is their only form of cooking.

 

[Snowgoose-1]

Currently, this spring and summer is probably the worst for many years . You feel for them.
Great for wind farms and reservoirs though.

 

[ProDave]

They have finally had a short weather window and have moved on to Poole. It must be frustrating being thwarted by this "summer" weather. I do hope for an improvement to let them make proper progress.

 

[ProDave]

On the move again. On the way to round the Bill, look to be taking the inshore route, hope they get the timing right.

 

[Snowgoose-1]

They must have arms the size of Popeye's by now.

 

[WoodyP]

And tremendous fortitude and resilience.

 

[ProDave]

They rounded the Bill in the early hours and are on their way across Lyme Bay now. Lets hope they get a better run of weather now and can keep going.

 

[Steve_N]

Made it around Land's End and currently visible on the Sennen Cove webcam, at anchor.
Sennen Cove Live Webcam

 

[ridgy]

Must be very uncomfortable at the moment, practically a lee shore with 15kts. Surprising given how cautious they have been so far.

 

[Steve_N]

On the Newquay webcam now. Looks like a nice day. Getting lots of attention from the holidaymakers.
Live Webcam Of Stunning Towan Beach In Newquay, Cornwall

 

[SaltIre]

How much food do they have? The report here says they are halfway round, after 52 days of a planned 60 day trip...
Wick rowers reach half-way point circumnavigating UK mainland

 

[ridgy]

Enough for 90 days and they haven't been eating it all with so many forced rest days. Having to return to work is their main pressure point.