http://blog.indianoceanrace2009.com/blog Ocean Rowing Races 2009 en-us Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:11:59 +0000 Main Page Blogware Roger Haines http://blog.indianoceanrace2009.com/blog/_archives/2010/4/16/4506708.html http://blog.indianoceanrace2009.com/blog/_archives/2010/4/16/4506708.html Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:41:00 +0100 New photo gallery added showing the arrival in English Harbour, Antigua on Tues 6th April 2010. Main Page Roger Haines http://blog.indianoceanrace2009.com/blog/_archives/2010/4/13/4504149.html http://blog.indianoceanrace2009.com/blog/_archives/2010/4/13/4504149.html Tue, 13 Apr 2010 14:55:00 +0100 Getting back to normal after 7 days back onshore. Main Page Roger Haines http://blog.indianoceanrace2009.com/blog/_archives/2010/4/10/4501146.html http://blog.indianoceanrace2009.com/blog/_archives/2010/4/10/4501146.html Sat, 10 Apr 2010 13:58:00 +0100 The big push for the finish, land ahoy & the struggle to get into English Harbour followed by the jubilation of the arrival. Main Page Roger Haines http://blog.indianoceanrace2009.com/blog/_archives/2010/1/3/4419177.html http://blog.indianoceanrace2009.com/blog/_archives/2010/1/3/4419177.html Sun, 03 Jan 2010 14:05:00 +0000 At last the race is on final countdown. Thoughts and emotions as we finally set off for Antigua Main Page Roger Haines http://blog.indianoceanrace2009.com/blog/_archives/2009/12/29/4415423.html http://blog.indianoceanrace2009.com/blog/_archives/2009/12/29/4415423.html Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:44:00 +0000 The return back to La Gomera to start preparing the boat for its solo voyage and to get a taster of life on board Main Page Roger Haines http://blog.indianoceanrace2009.com/blog/_archives/2009/12/27/4413623.html http://blog.indianoceanrace2009.com/blog/_archives/2009/12/27/4413623.html Sun, 27 Dec 2009 14:04:00 +0000 For some reason a couple of donations that I posted today didn't attach who they were from, so this explains more & how well the fund raising is progressing. Thanks for all your ongoing support. Main Page Roger Haines http://blog.indianoceanrace2009.com/blog/_archives/2009/12/15/4405117.html http://blog.indianoceanrace2009.com/blog/_archives/2009/12/15/4405117.html Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:56:00 +0000 A new target start date has been set, a return flight has been booked & it's full steam ahead, albeit with a revised crew ...... this is now a solo attempt. Main Page Roger Haines http://blog.indianoceanrace2009.com/blog/_archives/2009/12/14/4404240.html http://blog.indianoceanrace2009.com/blog/_archives/2009/12/14/4404240.html Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:40:00 +0000 Some videos shot in & around La Gomera marina are now available for viewing thanks to the kind donation of an HD Video Camera from Imperial Independent Financial Advisers. Main Page Roger Haines http://blog.indianoceanrace2009.com/blog/_archives/2009/12/13/4403608.html http://blog.indianoceanrace2009.com/blog/_archives/2009/12/13/4403608.html Sun, 13 Dec 2009 14:28:00 +0000 The delay has at least allowed me to post some photos on our web site (see Photo Gallery - La Gomera 09) & to explain a little more about what is causing the delay ...... read on. Main Page Roger Haines http://blog.indianoceanrace2009.com/blog/_archives/2009/12/11/4402176.html http://blog.indianoceanrace2009.com/blog/_archives/2009/12/11/4402176.html Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:13:00 +0000 More delays force a temporary retreat back to the UK to regroup before returning when favourable weather has established. Main Page Roger Haines http://blog.indianoceanrace2009.com/blog/_archives/2009/12/8/4399993.html http://blog.indianoceanrace2009.com/blog/_archives/2009/12/8/4399993.html Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:53:00 +0000 Unseasonably bad weather systems building from the US are not being deflected North as they should due to the lack of a high pressure over the Azores. Main Page Roger Haines http://blog.indianoceanrace2009.com/blog/_archives/2009/12/7/4399128.html http://blog.indianoceanrace2009.com/blog/_archives/2009/12/7/4399128.html Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:13:00 +0000 Frustration as we have to hang around until Wed 9th Dec due to a delyed race start. Ah well more time to fatten up !! Main Page Roger Haines http://blog.indianoceanrace2009.com/blog/_archives/2009/12/2/4395299.html http://blog.indianoceanrace2009.com/blog/_archives/2009/12/2/4395299.html Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:21:00 +0000 Putting on the extra weight for a challenge like this can be quite a struggle but Tom & I found a solution to the problem ..... Main Page Roger Haines http://blog.indianoceanrace2009.com/blog/_archives/2009/12/1/4395287.html http://blog.indianoceanrace2009.com/blog/_archives/2009/12/1/4395287.html Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:08:00 +0000 Problems with posting articles from the Spanish internet cafe mean that this blog may have oversized pictures in it but here goes .........been back in & fixed it!! Main Page Roger Haines http://blog.indianoceanrace2009.com/blog/_archives/2009/12/1/4394531.html http://blog.indianoceanrace2009.com/blog/_archives/2009/12/1/4394531.html Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:52:00 +0000 Some frustrating issues may cause a delay to the race start. But ´DiDi´& the guys are all good to go & will be in the water this afternoon. Main Page Roger Haines http://blog.indianoceanrace2009.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/30/4379529.html http://blog.indianoceanrace2009.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/30/4379529.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:12:00 +0000 The Skiff Club show their true spirit of putting DiDi through her final paces as Roger, Keith & Hilary spare no effort to take her on an expedition to the pub & back. A chance encounter with the Media Wisdom team meant that the outing did not go unrecorded. Main Page Roger Haines http://blog.indianoceanrace2009.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/29/4365400.html http://blog.indianoceanrace2009.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/29/4365400.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:11:00 +0000 Not exactly Christmas wrapping paper but we'll be able to unwrap our Christmas dinner safe in the knowledge that it's snugly packed away safe from the elements. Main Page Roger Haines http://blog.indianoceanrace2009.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/16/4345642.html http://blog.indianoceanrace2009.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/16/4345642.html Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:48:00 +0100 Many thanks to our latest Silver sponsor as Vestey Foods provides the food & supplements to power the crew across the Ocean. Main Page Roger Haines http://blog.indianoceanrace2009.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/8/4339858.html http://blog.indianoceanrace2009.com/blog/_archives/2009/10/8/4339858.html Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:51:00 +0100 DiDi gets a facelift in preparation for the beauty parade at the start in La Gomera. Shame the same can't be said for her crew ...... Main Page Roger Haines http://blog.indianoceanrace2009.com/blog/_archives/2009/5/5/4175381.html http://blog.indianoceanrace2009.com/blog/_archives/2009/5/5/4175381.html Tue, 05 May 2009 12:26:00 +0100 Ok so here are the details of the accident & a colourful picture of the aftermath for you. Will Roger now curl up, lick his wounds & slip quitely back into normaility? Is this the end of ocean rowing for the pair? Read on & see ... Main Page Roger Haines http://blog.indianoceanrace2009.com/blog/_archives/2009/5/5/4174857.html http://blog.indianoceanrace2009.com/blog/_archives/2009/5/5/4174857.html Tue, 05 May 2009 08:29:00 +0100 Asthma UK still need your help to combat this debilitating condition. Thanks for your help in raising £7,000 so far. Read more about how Asthma UK is focusing their efforts on World Asthma Day to help children not to miss out. Main Page Roger Haines http://blog.indianoceanrace2009.com/blog/_archives/2009/4/25/4164170.html http://blog.indianoceanrace2009.com/blog/_archives/2009/4/25/4164170.html Sat, 25 Apr 2009 15:28:00 +0100 Looking forward to arriving home on Sunday but please spare a thought for the teams & crew of the support yacht still out at sea for many days to come. Main Page Roger Haines http://blog.indianoceanrace2009.com/blog/_archives/2009/4/22/4160643.html http://blog.indianoceanrace2009.com/blog/_archives/2009/4/22/4160643.html Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:11:00 +0100 A brief account of thanks to all those involved in bringing us safely back to Geraldton. Main Page Roger Haines http://blog.indianoceanrace2009.com/blog/_archives/2009/4/18/4156519.html http://blog.indianoceanrace2009.com/blog/_archives/2009/4/18/4156519.html Sat, 18 Apr 2009 05:11:00 +0100 Don't mess with us .... we're hard! Take a look at our race hair cut if you don't believe us. Main Page Roger Haines http://blog.indianoceanrace2009.com/blog/_archives/2009/4/17/4155662.html http://blog.indianoceanrace2009.com/blog/_archives/2009/4/17/4155662.html Fri, 17 Apr 2009 07:58:00 +0100 DiDi had her first foray out to sea from Western Australia & all is good for the start on Sunday. Fingers & toes crossed. Main Page Roger Haines http://blog.indianoceanrace2009.com/blog/_archives/2009/4/16/4154725.html http://blog.indianoceanrace2009.com/blog/_archives/2009/4/16/4154725.html Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:12:00 +0100 We're finally on the water as well as producing it from our watermaker & with the steering now rigged are good to go! Main Page Roger Haines http://blog.indianoceanrace2009.com/blog/_archives/2009/4/14/4152758.html http://blog.indianoceanrace2009.com/blog/_archives/2009/4/14/4152758.html Tue, 14 Apr 2009 10:04:00 +0100 Nearly time for DiDi to get her bottom wet again. Main Page Roger Haines http://blog.indianoceanrace2009.com/blog/_archives/2009/4/13/4151650.html http://blog.indianoceanrace2009.com/blog/_archives/2009/4/13/4151650.html Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:46:00 +0100 Hopefully we've got a solution to the solar panel issue but won't know for sure until we can get to the shops tomorrow. We won't be able to that when we're out at sea! Main Page Roger Haines http://blog.indianoceanrace2009.com/blog/_archives/2009/4/12/4150871.html http://blog.indianoceanrace2009.com/blog/_archives/2009/4/12/4150871.html Sun, 12 Apr 2009 07:32:00 +0100 Gremlins have got into our electrics this morning, so a little problem with one of our solar panels needs resolving. Main Page Roger Haines http://blog.indianoceanrace2009.com/blog/_archives/2009/4/11/4149954.html http://blog.indianoceanrace2009.com/blog/_archives/2009/4/11/4149954.html Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:17:00 +0100 In the cool of the setting sun we can look back on another productive day & feel confident that we're on track ready for sea trials early next week. Main Page