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Atlantic Crossing

Discussion in 'Lounge' started by Ivor, Mar 19, 2022.

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  1. I'm reasonably fit, been training for 18 months so far, do a bit of sailing and so I'm good with navigation, I'm told, it's a mind over matter challenge...
     
    #21 Ivor, Mar 20, 2022
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  2. It's sounds like a breeze in the park, aviation is your better bet but all the best with this epic journey.
     
    #22 XH558, Mar 20, 2022
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  3. Fair play mate, best of luck :upyeah:
     
    #23 Pete433, Mar 20, 2022
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  4. Boats are designed to float, flying machines defy all logic ( something to do with little creatures called 'bernoillis' jumping on and off wings)...I'll stick with rowing
     
    #24 Ivor, Mar 20, 2022
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  5. I admire you for even
    considering rowing the Atlantic at any time but I believe you should reconsider setting out in December. Many years ago I experienced some really frightening weather at this time of year when I was a merchant seamen.Whatever you decide to do I wish you good luck Ivor in your enterprise.
     
    #25 ariel, Mar 20, 2022
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  6. Yes noted, that's why 'we' use weather routers
     
    #26 Ivor, Mar 20, 2022
  7. That's what they said about the Titanic.:splat:;)
     
    #27 XH558, Mar 20, 2022
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  8. The Titanic was a ship, not a boat of course
     
    #28 Ivor, Mar 20, 2022
  9. Brilliant project Ivor! :upyeah:

    I guess part of the fitness prep involves iron diet before and during the crossing?

    G
     
    #29 Guillaume69, Mar 20, 2022
  10. Only eating light stuff, so I float better...
     
    #30 Ivor, Mar 20, 2022
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  11. I’m very impressed. I’m a swimmer, rowing wouldn’t be good for my back, so I’ve got the channel swim on the horizon. If there’s a floating hotel I can stay in every 50 miles on the Atlantic, I’ll swim that too!

    Please do keep us all updated.
     
    #31 Multirider75, Mar 20, 2022
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  12. How fast do you swim?
     
    #32 Ivor, Mar 20, 2022
  13. Well behind, like about 100 miles on dry land...
     
    #33 ducati dad, Mar 20, 2022
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  14. Not as fast as I used to row!
     
    #34 Multirider75, Mar 20, 2022
  15. Ah, can't swim along side then...
     
    #35 Ivor, Mar 20, 2022
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  16. With two captains onboard.........what possibly could go wrong.

    Good luck.:upyeah:
     
    #36 XH558, Mar 20, 2022
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  17. Really? WOW! You need to keep us updated, too. Have you started preparing yet?
     
    #37 Freerange_egg, Mar 22, 2022
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  18. Yep, I've been swimming for years. Normally swim between 2-4k a day, and only stop because I run out of time!
     
    #38 Multirider75, Mar 22, 2022
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