The Hard Work Has Really Started
By Graham Gillies
Mark and Mark at the oars
What a busy weekend the team had. We've had a look over the tweets and this is how the last few days have gone on board The Ice Boat.
Friday
- WE ARE LEAVING IN THE NEXT FEW HOURS. Great build up, boat and crew ready. Off to row through the Arctic.
- Made it 15 miles down the coast. Lots of sea ice around and had a tough time getting out of Resolute Bay yesterday.
Saturday and Sunday
- Light winds and good weather so far. made excellant miles. All getting used to 3hrs on oars 3hrs off... and close living...
- We have safely completed 50 mile crossing of Wellington Channel to Devon Island. Long night rowing 3 hour shifts
- Not much ice in Channel so took direct route. No one slept much since yest morning so few hours rest before carrying on
- Amazing rowing through the night when it never gets dark. The sun slowly dipped near horizon, then rose again. Saw few seals
Monday
- Everyone had great nights sleep after no sleep night before crossing the Wellington Channel
- Heading 18 miles up coast of Devon Island today. Leaving early. wind meant to increase later this afternoon. Big day tomorrow
Stay up to date with Mark on his twitter,
Check back tomorrow when we hope to have a full update from Mark.
