Atlantic rowing race 2007 - Supporters

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To Rachel and Lin (Barbara Ivy). The highlight of my life was seeing you arrive safely here in Antigua. I think I must be the proudest brother (and adopted brother) in the world right now. Youve faced the biggest challenges out at sea and now have so many tales to tell. Wishing you all the success in the world with your continued fundraising for Breast Cancer Care. Luv n Hugz, GordonGordon Smith

Congratulations to all. I am pleased to know that the whole world has come to a successful conclusion. Rowoflife is proud to have lived this crazy adventure. That is almost 15 days we have crossed the finishing line, but I still live to the rhythm of our voyage. Thank Woodvale. Thanks Amanda, and Tony Simon. Never shall I forget. I am labelled red iron. I hope to see you again soon. Message to all rowers: You were all adversaries. The battle was terrible ... Until the end, we have fought to try to keep our ranking. Today, I believe that the human adventure is more important than the ranking. It's so hard to cross an ocean to the cut, that the time is irrelevant Sincere friendship to all and congratulations again. ------------------- Félicitation à tous. Je suis heureux de savoir que tout le monde est arrivé à bon port. Rowoflife est fier d'avoir vécu cette folle aventure. Voilà presque 15 jours que nous avons franchit la ligne d'arrivée, mais je vis toujours au rythme de notre traversée. Merci Woodvale. Merci Amanda, Tony et Simon. Jamais je n'oublierai. Je suis marqué au fer rouge. J'espère vous revoir bientôt. Message à tous les rameurs: Vous étiez tous des adversaires. Le combat fut terrible... Jusqu'au bout, nous nous sommes battu pour tenter de conserver notre classement. Aujourd'hui, je pense que l'aventure humaine est plus important que le classement. C'est tellement fort de traversée un océan à la rame, que le temps importe peu Amitié sincère à toutes et tous et encore félicitation. Franck Festor

Barbara Ivy: I've read your latest blog and can't believe what you girls went through. If I was your family I would so proud of you. You did 'blooming do it' you did so well - it was such an amazing experience - you really are an inspiration - well done both and Rachel there will be another bottle or two or champers on your home coming I am sure - fantastic. love jo xJoanne Evans

Llongyfarchiadau Elin Haf. Er gwaetha`r gwynt a`r tonnau chi ddaethoch i`r lan yn saff. Lluniau da iawn o bawb yn Antigua, ar y wefan. Congrats Herdip. You made it.Lovely photos on the web. Mwynhewch y seibiant. Cofion atat ac at Ol ,Gwil a Gles xxxx Alwyn Nia

BarbaraIvy. So proud of you both. What a fantastic achievement. Have a good rest, lots of champagne and good food. See you in March Lin. Lots of love Mum xxxJan Edwards

Huge congratulations to you all for this phenomenal achievment and enormous welcomes. Cant wait to hear news of adventures. Hugs and blessings galore Uncle and AuntieMary and Bill (Uncle and Auntie) Birkbeck

you started last year and now its this year! how long did it take you to get there?what kind of food did you eat when you got there? love from ollie and kittyollie thompson

HWRE! Da iawn wan Els & Herdip. Llongyfarchiadau mawr iawn i'r ddwy ohona chi. De chi'n headdu llond berfa o fwyd a diod, falle mwy na hynny... joiwch de ac edrych ymlaen i dy gael di yn Aberaeron Els - nei di wirioni hefo'r lle... Tan hynny XXXXEsther Eckley

Rachel & Lin, Barbara Ivy, Omedeto!!Congratulations!!I'm sure the more time goes, the more Kids feel you are great!It was truely a great charange!Akemi and Cottage KidsAkemi Woolley

Rachel & Lin, I just hope you are able to reflect and remember all the key moments of the last 80 or so days. I have been telling every one here on Tortola about you and they think your mad. What a lovely time of the year to finish in beautiful sunshine and some where special to get back into a more normal routine.If Antigua is as beautiful as The British Virgin Islands you will have a lovely time and if you fancy visiting, it's only a very short row (100 nm's)from Antigua. I spoke to Stu at Plain Sailing just a couple of days ago and he is disappointed not to be over here, but I'm sure he'll be in contact. I don't know what to say, that all your wonderful supporters have not all ready said. Your are a blessing to so many and an inspiration to us all. Well done to all your fellow rowers and hope to see you before you head back home. Charleycharley horton

Hi Elin and Herdip from Dream Maker. Congratulations from us all! Well done, a truly magnificent achievement. I've had a picture of you as my computer wall paper since you set off, so I guess I'll have to change it now! Enjoy the glory! Best wishes from everyone at Climb.Chris Owen-Roberts

A message for the Nautical Nurses (Dream maker) You have done it!!!! You are fantastic. We are soo proud of you - what an amazing achievement. Congratulations, congratulations!! And now enjoy solid groung beneath your feet, a warm, soft bed and real food and drinks!! We are looking forward to seeing you - but take your time and recover!! Take care Irmgard on behalf of the paediatric team Irmgard Eichler

Lin & Rachel, congratulations, what can I say but very well done, those spirits fighting to the end to reach your goal, mission accomplished. You truly deserve the success you have worked so hard for. Time now for more champagne, enjoy!! Donna xxDonna Malcolm

1 charmed life: hey guys, we want photos!! Come one, we are dying to see what Pete looks like!!debbie pelser

On behalf of The Children's Mitochondrial Disease Network, Thank you for all you are doing, I know many parents and patients will benefit so much. Best wishes & thanks Paul Preston Hon. Director Children's Mitochondrial Disease Network www.emdn-mitonet.co.uk Paul Preston

Dream Maker..How do you top that? Herdip .....a big WOW girl! Congratulations and enjoy every moment ladies. karen steele

Hwre,rydych wedi cyrraedd yn saff,llongyfarchiadau mawr i'r ddwy ohonch,dim esgus gennyf i surffio'r we rawn. Mwynhewch eich gwyliau! Hwyl Olwen John /Olwen Davies

Dipple & Elin, on the appropriately named Dream Maker. Utter utter respect to you two ladies, what an absolutely incredible achievement. I'm raising a cup of hot chocolate to you both as I type (well it is bedtime on a Sunday night)! Can't wait to see you both. Love, cuddles & kisses, Jane & Anna. xxJane Robinson

Dream maker girls Herdip & Elin CONGRATULATIONS.....You are UNBELIEVABLE – TRULY OUR TOTAL HEROES ! We love you and what you have done, AMAZING! Lots of love Jo , Christian, Mia, Skye, Josh xxxxx Ps Shenade Don’t forget the mpeg – it will be worth it!!! jo Bardoe

Dream Maker - Elin a Herdip, Llongyfarchiadau mawr i chi eich dwy ar orffen y ras.Rydym yn llawn edmygedd ar eich camp. Gobeithio eich bod yn mwynhau bod ar dir sych ac yn haeddu gorffwys yn haul poeth antiga. Cofion atoch a edrych ymlaen i dy weld wythnos nesf Elin, cofia ni at dad,mam a gles hefyd. Gan pawb yn PenbryncochElliw Davies

The amazing Nautical Nurses and your trusty boat Dream Maker you are truly FANTASTIC, we are all so very proud of you. BIG CONGRATULATIONS from all the Jamesons we Love you loads and can't wait to see you when you return XXXXLucy Jameson

DREAM MAKER.. LLONGYFARCHIADAU !!!linda Williams, tywyn

Barbara Ivy - Well done ladies. Massive achievement. Sorry not to be at the harbour to welcome you in. All the best. Scott (Ocean Summit)Scott McNaughton

You've done it! Well done...quite quite brilliant. Enjoy yourselves now,champagne, baths, bed,friends, family! Much love GinaGeorgina Stanley

Elin and Herdip - You did it! Marvelous. Really looking forward to seeing you back in London and swapping a few tales. Enjoy the island. Take a break and enjoy the food, you deserve it. See you soon. Scott (Ocean Summit)Scott McNaughton

Pete / Paul ..... Respect! Going solo is an awesome achievement and in fantastic times too. Hope you but have some time in Antigua to swap stories. Hope to see you both some time soon?? All the best. Scott (Ocean Summit) Scott McNaughton

DreamMaker - Dreams come true!!!! WELL DONE girls! Enjoy the party! XXXamy cole

Elin and Herdip Llongyfarchiadau i'r ddwy ohonoch. Fantastic achievement. Cofion cynnes Gwilym Brynllefrith and JeanJean Preston

Rachel & Lin, Fantastic. You are true heroes and Babara Ivy is a star (though right now you probably never want to see her again.. RupertRupert Saunders

Congratulations Dr Paul on the race completion. An amazing acheivement. Your Chiropractic colleagues in NB are very proud. Dr Norm Skjonsberg

1 charmed life: well done Pete and Louise and remember Pete that you are now grounded! Your story was on the Sydney Morning Herald website!! Much love and see you soon. Johan, Deb and BBdebbie pelser

Brilliant! All boats finished safely. Only five days between last eight boats over 77 days. Completely wonderful! But I still think YOU ARE ALL CRAZY. David Desborough

Paul and the Spirit of Fernie: Well done, Paul! Congratulations for a great feat accomplished. It seems your family barely made it there before your arrival. You will all enjoy celebrating your return from this epic voyage. Best wshes, Joan and AzizJoan & Aziz Nazif

Wedi treulio ychydig ddyddiau ar arfordir Cymru yn Aberaeron gyda dy Anti Nia ag Yncl Alwyn ac wrth edrych allan i'r Iwerydd Nia yn son am dy fordaith anhygoel a Rhian a minnau wedi ein cyfareddu ac yn dy longyfarch am dy fenter - dim ond ychydig filltiroedd eto WAW! Daliwch ati eich dwy a llongyfarchiadau cynnar am lanio'n ddiogel!! O.....am Aberaeron a'r arhosiad - wel yng nghwmni hen ffrindiau fel Nia ac Alwyn - ffanasdig - fatha fysa Ifas y Tryc yn ddweud! Rhian a Wyn

Fantastic news Rachel and Lin - what an inspiration. Surely Moet & Chandon will offer you a lucrative sponsorship deal now! Love Emma FinnEmma Finn

Paul Attalla regards from california.What an exciting race and what a finish.You certainly put your after burners on.You have done it.A true athlete and an amazing fellow and we are all very proud of you.Just WOWPeter Wernicke

Llongyfarchion Elin a Herdip. Mae'n siwr y byddwch wedi cyrraedd erbyn i hwn ddod drwodd, gobeithio y bydd yr hen gryduried ddaeth i'ch cyfarfod yn mwynhau eu hunain, OND YN BIHAFIO, draw yna hefo Anti Ga. Mi fydd raid imi fynd i 'mhoced rwan i chwilio am rhywbeth i'r gronfa, os oes yna fymryn ar ôl wedi talu am insiwrio'r ty 'ma, a'r car, a Nel yr ast, a phopeth arall yn Llwynmafon. Cofion oddiwrth y Puwiaid.Dan Styllen

elin a herdip dream makers well dim ond 15 o filltiroedd ar ol llongyfarchiadau ir ddwy ohonoch.gobeithoo gawn ni weld di elin pan ddoi di adre.traed i fynu am y rest or gwiliau dad a mam a gles wedi edrych ymlaen yn ofnadwy am y diwrnod yma a pawb arall hefyd da iawn chimargaret a aled edwards

Well done to Rachel and Lin. What a fantastic experience and achievement. Followed you all the way through your journey and you really deserved that champagne - well done! JoJoanne Evans

Dim ond pymtheg milltir i fynd Hafws- braf ydi gweld tir mae`n siwr, a meddwl pwy sydd ar y lan yn aros amdanoch.Edmygedd mawr ohonoch meddai Llin,ond paid a chynnig i Bych ddod hefo ti i rwyfo Mor India, os na chaiff o ddod a Gruff hefo fo !! Edrych ymlaen i`th weld yn fuan.Pawb o`r trwps yn anfon cofion a llongyfarchion am eich dyfalbarhad.Well done Herdip - there`ll be loads of pasta waiting for you at Y Dderwen when you next do the Snowdon Challenge.We hope both of you enjoy your holidays in Antigua -and a well earned rest.When we check tonight at 7.00 o clock we look forward to seeing photos of Dream maker`s arrival in port with two happy sailors on board.Da iawn chi. Ardderchog Hafws.Cariad mawr oddi wrth Criw Dinbych , Criw Y Waun , a Chriw Y Dderwen.xxx Nia ac Aled Rhys

Elin and Herdip, well done girls, you're so nearly there.What an amazing achievement. We are so pleased for you both and all who've been involved in this years race. Fantastic. Love The MaccasxHelen McElhone

Rachel and Lin, Friends in Yardley Hastings are so proud of you and your spectacular achievement. Will speak to Janet anon. WELL DONE! Eileen & Brian.Eileen & Brian Ibberson

Peter-Charmed Life- Well Done!! I knew you would make. Have a great party, you deserve it. Pam & MikeMichael Tilbury

Lin and Rachel, you've done it! what an inspiration you both are. Words can't decribe how proud we all are of you. what you have both achieved can only be matched by the amount that you have raised for Breast cancer. There are many women who will be saluting you today. I wish more people had your courage and determination. Can't wait to see you back home. Have a great time and enjoy every minute you both deserve it and so much more. loads of love cherylcheryl titchener

Hi Girls. Well done on your amazing journey. Llongyfarchiadau. Best wishes from Emyr, Plas-yr-Esgob and all the family.Nerys Jones

Lin and Rachel, fantastic effort girls, an imspiration to all, sorry not there for the party, have a rum and ting for me, once again many congratulations, you've come a long way since breakfast in La Gomera ! Hope to see you sometime in uk, Steve and Paul - The Reason WhySteve Gardner

Well done y ddwy ohonoch. Ddim yn hir r'wan cyn i Dad,Mam a Gles gyrraedd a chwi lanio. edrych ymlaen igael dipyn or hanes margaret edwards

Elin and Herdip, what can I say, fantastic job girls, you will be an inspiration to girls everywhere, its a long way from The Blue Marlin, and even if I do expect some ribbing about the Wales England result, its worth it to give you our congratulations for a trmendous job, wish we were there to join in. Maybe see you in the summer. Steve and Paul - The Reason Whysteve Gardner

Massive congratulations to both Pete and Paul, awesome effort guys, you have both done fantastically. all the best, maybe catch up for a beer sometime. Steve and Paul The Reason Whysteve Gardner

Not far now Elin and Herdip, I can't imaging what's going through your minds right now. Congratulations to you both and have a great time in Antigua. Edrych ymlaen i gael yr hanes gen ti Elin. See you soon xxYNYR JONES