North // Day 46
A mixed bag out on the Tasman today. Strong SE were predicted and Shaun expected to be pushed west quite far however the wind was inconsistent and during the morning he was able to hold his position. Later in the afternoon the gusts strengthened making rowing with no spare oars rather risky.
South easterly winds are expected till Tuesday. Until then Shaun will try limit his Northerly movement since the further north, the more the wind prevails east. Once this adverse weather has passed we will hopefully have a better understanding of where he will land and when.
Keep the messages of support flowing. He needs them now more than ever in this the toughest part of the trip.
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I haven’t visited a site this revealing in a while. I will definately return!
Keep it up Quincey, everyone in Wellington is following closely and wishing the best for you, we are constantly amazed by what you manage to get through. Keep it up, look forward to seeing you soon.
Keep it up Quincey, not long till the land of the long white cloud will draw you in. Flushing the toilet heaps and heaps to get those eddie currents working in your favor. Whoop whoop xx Becs and Matt
Hi Shaun thinking of you ,what a game of two halves nearly home hang in there xx
go hard man and make sure you enjoy the rest of the trip. getting loads of media coverage so everyone is hearing about the row. youll be famous when you get home!
Sorry to post twice but the article in ‘NZ Geographic’ is great reading. So is the Timex add. on the back page. My social studies class (14 yr olds) reckon you could do a pretty good job of advertising tooth brushes. Not many people get them by airmail in the middle of the Tasman! Cheers.
G’day Shaun. Did you her the one about the Tasman rower? He reckoned he’d ‘oart’ to conserve his remaining oars!
No, not very funny, but we are thinking about you. Conservative is good. Chin, up wind will lessen. Cheers.
Hey Quincy….just keep those sticks turning over (when you can)…you are doing good!!! Adult beverages await..
Good stuff big rocks. All the clubbies I know over here are contantly asking on ur progress. Land at himatangi It’s a great spot – postcard stuff, just avoid hitting levin, strange people down there.
Hang in there big guy. sit out this last bit then smash it home.
you’ve done well hanging in there against SE’s. The northerly cant be far away and bring a new tail wind to home.
We’re all pulling for you man
Hang in there Shaun, just another pause in the progress to NZ. When it turns, and it will, you’ll be in the box seat. Protect those oars mate and you’re there. Loz
We’re all cheering you on man
Hope you’re not stressing too much about easterlies huh? – Southerlies here tday already with new day and hope maybe stronger there,and new westerly pattern coming.
Patience man n treasure the special moments.
hope all is ok out on the water. I’m reading about Shackelton, so at least the water isn’t frozen I guess! we will all think positive breezes for you. Theo
The Tasman really seems to be putting you to the test but you’re proving you can handle all the challenges! Have recently read about the crossing of Lot41, made me realise how important this last part of the journey is for you – a lot of concentration, heart and spirit required – you have what it takes – we look forward to seeing you standing triumphant on NZ soil! Best Wishes