Author Archives: Mel Johnson

On Dry Land

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Mel Johnson
  It’s now past midnight in Adak and the ‘boys’ are fast asleep. Sarah is catching up with friends and family but on her last reserves, desperate for some sleep. She thoroughly enjoyed her hot bath, home-cooked food and a fabulous welcome from the people…
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Time for a rest

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Mel Johnson
Happy news from Sarah and Happy Socks. I’m so pleased and relieved to tell you that Sarah is putting her feet up in her cabin. She came within half a mile of land but the prevailing winds, swell and current were pushing her onto the…
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Rowing all the way!

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Mel Johnson
Sarah’s got just 2.3 miles to go and is determined to make land herself (even if she has to swim the last few strokes!). In a complete whiteout with still no sight of land, she has a light wind and current against her so progress…
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4 miles to go – Row or Tow?

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Mel Johnson
I’ve just spoken to Sarah as she sits in the night-time fog, trying to row the final 4 miles to Adak. Totally, exhausted but sounding incredibly cheerful as the end draws near. A real rollercoaster of emotions washing over her. The support boat are nearby,…
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Final Leg – Day 150

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Mel Johnson
  Sarah is now into her last few hours of rowing as her support team in Adak (Tony Humphreys, Ocean Manager and James Sebright, photographer) prepare to meet her. Latest from Tony below: We’re leaving port at midnight (1.5hrs time, 09.00UTC/10.00BST) and hope to be…
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