ROW FOR HEROES HAS REACHED SCOTLAND!!
Hello All, Jess here again. Hamish and Nick asked me to update the website blog to give you all a general overview of their first 3 weeks at sea. Many of you have been following their tracker and the Twitter or Phlog update so apologies if this is all old news to you!
Wind has been the hot topic since departure with the boys facing Southerlys for most of their journey down the south coast which then turned predominately into Northerlys once they got around lands end. Although it seems the wind really hasn't been on their side Hamish and Nick have done all they can to make progress during the windows of fine weather and then anchor up in a sheltered bay when battling against tides and winds became impossible.
It has to be said that the boys didnt look in the best of shape when we cheered them around Lands End on Thursday May 20th. Hamish had been suffering quite badly from Seasickness and from speaking to other Ocean Rowers the first couple of weeks are supposed to be pretty grim while you body and mind adapts to its current 'lifestyle'. Four days anchored up in Wexford, Ireland offered a perfect opportunity for the guys to catch up on sleep, eat and 'air their bottoms' and in recent conversations with them - and as you can hear via their Phlog) morale and energy levels seem to be much higher again.
Hello All, Jess here again. Hamish and Nick asked me to update the website blog to give you all a general overview of their first 3 weeks at sea. Many of you have been following their tracker and the Twitter or Phlog update so apologies if this is all old news to you!
Wind has been the hot topic since departure with the boys facing Southerlys for most of their journey down the south coast which then turned predominately into Northerlys once they got around lands end. Although it seems the wind really hasn't been on their side Hamish and Nick have done all they can to make progress during the windows of fine weather and then anchor up in a sheltered bay when battling against tides and winds became impossible.
It has to be said that the boys didnt look in the best of shape when we cheered them around Lands End on Thursday May 20th. Hamish had been suffering quite badly from Seasickness and from speaking to other Ocean Rowers the first couple of weeks are supposed to be pretty grim while you body and mind adapts to its current 'lifestyle'. Four days anchored up in Wexford, Ireland offered a perfect opportunity for the guys to catch up on sleep, eat and 'air their bottoms' and in recent conversations with them - and as you can hear via their Phlog) morale and energy levels seem to be much higher again.
Overnight, with favorable winds the guys finally made it to Scotland, the forecast seems to be in their favor with Southerly's for a few days, what a change! The guys are hoping to make strong progress up around Islay and Jura and at this stage plan to come in and Shelter between the mainland and the Isle of Mull. Anyone in the area is invited to come wave to them as they go under Skye Bridge (probably near the end of the week) I will keep you posted on dates.
We have been fortunate that the boys have had pretty good mobile reception for most of their journey so far so communications have been easy, this may become a little more difficult as they go around the Scotish Isles but as they said recently "morale is proportionate to speed" so keep an eye on the tracker - if that's moving then all is well aboard Komale.
Hamish and Nick have been overwhelmed with the support they are receiving. Your little messages of support and encouragement take them along way when they are drenched to the bone rowing through the night while we are all snuggled up in bed so please keep them coming. Please also continue to spread the word and donate generously to the two great Charitys that Row For Heroes are raising money for ; Help For Heroes and the Army Benevolent Fund.
Until next time remember you can follow the boys progress on Facebook and Twitter at Row For Heroes. For those who are interested here is the link to a short news clip about ROW FOR HEROES from departure day; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZCedEc7oH8
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