Day 15 - Spring Clean And The Elusive Current
May 23, 2009 – 8:08 amI’m happy to report that after several days of searching we’ve found the current that we were looking for. This is good for all sorts of reasons not least that despite some weather from the way we want to go we have been able to make excelent mileage. The weather is now from the direction that we want to row in so we’ve stuck the sea anchor in and have been cleaning and tidying Bo.
Of coure the benefit of the current is that we’re still going about 2 knots in the right direction. However, over the next few days the current dives dues south 120 miles before heading out to another 300 or so miles. It’s worth us trying to stay in the current despite this detour and there’s a constant concern onboard that we’ll either be blown or row out of the current (as happenend in week one). So we’re on constant alert for any sign of changing direction or temperature or speed.
While on the sea anchor is fairly good conditions it has allowed us to reorganise a large amout of kit onboard that was essentially just thrown in on the day of departure. We’ve eaten enough food on board to actually have some space to keep everything. However to make something better you generally have to make it worse first. So it was that everything from the front cabin came out on deck before we were able to repack and stow it all away. We’ve now even got more space in the cabin thanks to moving some stuff out.
Also just a quick note to say that we are doing this row for some very worthwhile charities so please take a moment to sponsor a mile via the link on the right of this page.
36°22′49”N 151°15′38”E
Chris & Mick travelled 76.2 miles East (heading 80.1°) on day 15
They ended 4566.9 miles from San Francisco (71.2 miles closer than yesterday)
Their average pace so far has been 34.3 miles/day towards San Francisco
They have 133.1 days remaining at this rate
Their target heading for the shortest route to San Francisco is East-North-East (heading 59.6°)
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10 Responses to “Day 15 - Spring Clean And The Elusive Current”
Right Bloggers.. we all want to see Chris and Mick get the recognition they deserve for their mad, I mean brave, attempt to row unsuported across the Pacific Ocean. So with that in mind… here is the link to the BBC’s “The One Show” contact us page. Contact them with a link to this website and lets overwhelm them with news of this attempt… then they have to show it!! Whether now or when Chris and Mick complete their row. Go on, cut and paste the link below and fill out the form, it’ll take 2 minutes!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/theoneshow/yourstories/form.shtml
By Biff on May 23, 2009
The Struggle Continues, Victory is Certain.
Chaps, went to Pats last night for a sundowner after work. Left 8 hours later, solid performance. Tom was a typical lightweight civvie. Hull have Man Utd this after in a battle to prevent relegation (Hull not Man U).
Just to cheer you up, on the day of your birthday (Mick), I shall be arriving at Moley’s house in Hua Hin, Thailand for 3 weeks holiday. The last of those weeks Lucy is off to a school camp and a mate of mine ex-3 Para is coming over. He’s promised not to mention the bootnecks surrender.
Toodle pip
TLM
Toodle Pip
By Typical Lightweight Matelot on May 23, 2009
I’m intrigued to know where you finally found the current. I’m no mariner, but I suspect it may have been in that big blue wobbly wet stuff your boat is presently bobbing about on. If you didn’t have such an infatuation with unpacking and repacking all your equipment, you may have found it sooner.
By The Egypt!an on May 23, 2009
Celebrating with a nice cuppa builders tea that you found the invisable current.. great progress guys.
(in case you don’t get the texts - thanks for the message the other day x)
By Georgie on May 23, 2009
Hats off to Biff, nice one!
PS. Anybody received any other media feedback (or record dedications) so far?
By Dad Martin on May 23, 2009
In the beginning God covered the earth with broccoli, cauliflower and spinach, with green, yellow and red vegetables of all kinds so Man and Woman would live long and healthy lives.
Then using God’s bountiful gifts, Satan created Dairy Ice Cream and Magnums. And Satan said, ‘You want hot fudge with that? And Man said, ‘Yes!’ And Woman said, ‘I’ll have one too with chocolate chips’. And lo they gained 10 pounds.
And God created the healthy yoghurt that woman might keep the figure that man found so fair.
And Satan brought forth white flour from the wheat and sugar from the cane and combined them. And Woman went from size 12 to size 14.
So God said, ‘Try my fresh green salad’. And Satan presented Blue Cheese dressing and garlic croutons on the side. And Man and Woman unfastened their belts following the repast.
God then said ‘I have sent you healthy vegetables and olive oil in which to cook them’.
And Satan brought forth deep fried coconut king prawns, butter-dipped lobster chunks and chicken fried steak, so big it needed its own platter, and Man’s cholesterol went through the roof.
Then God brought forth the potato; naturally low in fat and brimming with potassium and good nutrition.
Then Satan peeled off the healthy skin and sliced the starchy centre into chips and deep-fried them in animal fats adding copious quantities of salt. And Man put on more pounds. God then brought forth running shoes so that his Children might lose those extra pounds.
And Satan came forth with a cable TV with remote control so Man would not have to toil changing the channels. And Man and Woman laughed and cried before the flickering light and started wearing stretch jogging suits.
Then God gave lean beef so that Man might consume fewer calories and still satisfy his appetite.
And Satan created McDonalds and the 99p double cheeseburger. Then Satan said ‘You want fries with that?’ and Man replied, ‘Yes, and super size ‘em’. And Satan said, ‘It is good.’ And Man and Woman went into cardiac arrest.
God sighed ……. and created quadruple by-pass surgery.
And then ……….. Satan chuckled and created the National Health Service.
THE FINAL WORD ON NUTRITION
After an exhaustive review of the research literature, here’s the final word on nutrition and health.:
1. Japanese eat very little fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than us.
2. Mexicans eat a lot of fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than us.
3. Chinese drink very little red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks than us.
4.. Italians drink excessive amounts of red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks than us.
5. Germans drink beer and eat lots of sausages and fats and suffer fewer heart attacks than us.
6. The French eat foie-gras, full fat cheese and drink red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks than us
CONCLUSION: Eat and drink what you like. Speaking English is apparently what kills you.
By Cath on May 23, 2009
I agree with Dad Martin - good on yer Biff. Although I have already communicated with The One Show, I will try again using the address Biff supplied. Does anyone have other suggestions for other media to bombard with information?
Re Chris and Mick’s spring cleaning - not often have I met any men who enjoy tidying up their home environment!! Its good that you’ve made a bit of space in the tumble dryer - things do tend to get static electricity if left in there too long!
By Sue from Cornwall on May 23, 2009
A comment to Cath - your message above is SPOT-ON!!! Well done! However, I am somewhat concerned that Chris and Mick will read it and wish they had on board some of the foods mentioned in your message - hope it doesn’t make them turn Bojangles around and head back towards Japan….
By Sue from Cornwall on May 23, 2009
Congratulations Boys!Very Well done indeed!!
I was almost screaming down the whole place when i read Mick’s message on their progress this morning,vrey overwhelming!!
I sure do hope the next couple of days won’t be as hard as the last 14 days,you guys really deserve a break from Poseidon.
Don’t worry you will get there…Fantastic team work!!
Much respect,Grace. xoxo
By Grace Dawson on May 23, 2009
GREAAAAAT! KEEP ROWING TO SUCCESS. LOTA LUV FROM ALL AT HOG HOSPICE.
By Theresa Hearts of Gold on May 23, 2009