It must have been a day of highs and lows on Topsham Toe in the Water – after their great run and inspired sail through the Menai straits things got even better and at 1600 they were in the lead! But then with out even killing an Albatross “Down dropt the breeze, the sails dropt down, 'Twas sad as sad could be” There followed a very frustrating time with no wind and the boats from behind all came up on the tide. The speed for all the boats is now between 0-2 knots. Kate has just reported “Rowing hard with Ipod sound track trying not to get demoralised “ a few minutes latter came a text saying “Found some wind” and on the tracker they reached a giddy 3.6 knots. Fingers crossed! Latest position estimated to be about 10th. I hope they get some wind soon the remaining 100 miles or so to Whitehaven will take a very long time at 0 – 2 mph!
The support team meantime set off to Whitehaven hoping to be able to dry their feet. In the 30 seconds waiting for Topsham Toe in the Water to come alongside their feet were engulfed in the rising Menai Straits tide! .It is a sign of their dedication that they did not stop even for a few minutes to change their socks – putting the team’s need before their own personal comfort!
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