At 5.55am local time on 1st September I crossed the line of longitude at 157 50.550’W and stopped rowing, let … Read More
Roz Completes Pacific Stage 1 in 2008
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Day 80: A Pile of JUNK
Unusually, I am writing this blog mid-afternoon. Normally I wait until my day’s rowing is over and get out my … Read More
Day 52: Zen and the Art of Ocean Rowing
Today I have been listening to Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. I’ve read it before, in March 2004 … Read More
Day 51: Essentials
The value of things on an ocean rowing boat is very different from their value on dry land. Out here, … Read More
Day 38: Antarctica
You might be surprised to see a blog about Antarctica written from a rowboat on the Pacific, but one of … Read More
Day 31: The Meaning of Freedom
This is a future-dated blog entry, posted the night before my launch on 24th May. It is an interview with … Read More
Day 12: Frequently Asked Question #1: Why?
Why do I do what I do? Why, having had a life of relative ease, comfort and affluence, have I … Read More
Day 11: Feel The Fear
Last night I felt afraid. I was reading the weather forecast from Rick Shema, my weatherguy: “Wind and sea conditions … Read More
Day 10: Loneliness of the Long Distance Rower?
Someone has written in to ask whether I get lonely at sea. Strange though it may seem – no, I … Read More