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Update - Winning Line Crossed [whoop yeah !!!]
Original article · 30 July 2009
After an epic 102 day row we are ecstatic to tell you that Flying Ferkins - Andrew & Guy, have achieved the impossible and crossed the official Woodvale finish line at 16:40 GMT on Thursday July 30th 2009. Words can't describe how thrilled and delighted we all are that they have accomplished the 3,132nm across the Indian Ocean. More to follow once they reach dry land - this will be the first ever crossing land to land by a pair. Claire, Tina, Nigel, John, Tom, Gem, Sarah, Mose and Dione out.
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suefish30 July 2009
Actually, I know we are all so proud of Andrew & Guy, but I think there needs to be a whole heap of recognition for you parents & partners and brothers and girlfriends and all those who have been right behind the boys all the way - supporting, encouraging, cajoling, keeping the faith and having belief! Hats off to all of you, you can now breathe and sleep easy! Oh yes, and PARTY !! Sue x
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johnp30 July 2009
Soon they will have four world records. First pair to row the Indian Ocean First land-to-land pair to row the Indian Ocean The oldest pair to row the Indian Ocean The oldest land-to-land pair to row the Indian Ocean
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petesz30 July 2009
Congratulations!!! Amazing! :) Really proud of what Guy and Del have achieved. Also impressed at the support that they've been shown by family and others. Support team: well done!! Guy and Del (will tell you in person properly but...) HUGE CONGRATULATIONS! You've done so well and added perseverance and real professionalism to enthusiasm. It's genuinely inspiring and I'm sure this will enable you to encourage others in the future. I also take my (metaphorical) hat off to you! Pete :)
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Dione - Petit30 July 2009
FERKIN OARSOME!!!!! Boys you have done done it - you really are Leg-Ends!!! Champagne on ice.....we're all waiting and can't wait to celebrate this MASSIVE achievement!! Petit xx
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JeremyChristey30 July 2009
the finishing time - just for the record I had 1633 UTC from FF who could well be slightly distracted at the time [?!], and the support boat following FF had a more accurate time of 1640. So be it - that's the time! All good - well done girls Jem
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minibec30 July 2009
Woooooooooo!!!! Ditto to everything said on the blog…Move over Fogle & Cracknell, we have two new champions!! MASSIVE congratulations to the two world record holders and everyone involved – what a truly mind boggling achievement. Bet the celebrations are in full swing…enjoy! Lots of love xx
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Helen30 July 2009
CONGRATULATIONS!! congratulations !! congratulations !! Wow guys. I am so pleased for you, and for Xtina and Nigel too!! and Andy's family.... Sarah will be so pleased I shall tell her later!! She is still going great guns and hopes to see you inMauritius in a few days time!! Enjoy the partying, eating, and being able to stretch your legs........... HUGZ to you both and especially to Xtina. xx Outey's Mum
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Cuthbert30 July 2009
CONGRATULATIONS - can't even start to think how elated you both must be! Looking foward to celebrations in the UK, in the meantime enjoy yourselves and eat and drink everything you have been thinking of.