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This afternoon I scanned a batch of colour negatives from July 2003, produced after the long journey from Henley. First, Sam displayed his boat, Pacific Pete, at Crick Boat Show in Northamptonshire. As a publicising exercise, my son sat on board and answered questions about what this was all about. One gentleman went to great lengths to obtain a good view; another seemed more interested in his lunch; was a third offering Sam a pint?
Back home in Newark, during the Dragon Boat Festival,
Louisa took a turn at fielding the questions. The gentleman seemed more engrossed than did his partner.
Sam’s friend Lewis Cove carried a bucket collecting donations for the enterprise. This was, of course, the Atlantic Row, undertaken the following year. Inspired by
Hokusai’s Great Wave, I designed the logo Lewis totes. The idea was a play on The Big Sea and The Big C, in aid of which Sam was rowing.
This evening we dined on Hordle Chinese Take Away’s excellent fare with which I drank Azinhaga de Ouro Tinto 2015
Nice Pics Derrick
Thanks very much, Gary
That Hokusai picture is absolutely wonderful!
Thanks very much, John
So cleverly done using the Hokusai and playing the letter C in there too. Did Sam get a sponsor to put a logo on the side of his boat?
He got quite a few, one of which was the Newark Advertiser, appearing behind Lewis. I approached Samsonite – they declined. Since he won the race they missed out. Many thanks, Pauline
Your photographs do tell some fascinating stories. Thank you, Derrick.
Thanks very. much, Roland
“One gentleman went to great lengths to obtain a good view.” LOL! He sure did! Great photos…Sam looks quite at home.
Many thanks, Jill. I’m pleased that didn’t go to waste 🙂
Beautiful photos, as always, Derrick. And nice logo, too. Sam seems to have inherited your love of words and wordplay. 🙂
Many thanks, Merril. He did appreciate it
Always nice to see Pacific Pete again. Lots of stories there!
Thanks very much, Lisa. There are
‘Great lengths’ heh, heh, heh … I see what you did there! 😀
🙂 Glad it raised a laugh, Widders. Thanks a lot
I love the logo!
Thanks very much, Clare
That is a great logo, thoughtful and elegant. I appreciate it more now that I have followed its picturesque tale through the many rivers and canals.
Very many thanks, Uma
Lovely photos that tell a story. Hi Derrick!
Very many thanks, Arlene
Sounds like you are reminiscing on great days. I like what you did with the logo using the great wave inspiration.
Thanks very much, Geetha
Most welcome Derrick 🙂
Thanks for the Dragon Boat festival photos Derrick,
Thanks a lot, Ivor
Fascinating photos!Thank you for sharing!
Thanks very much, Sofia
What a story! Very poignant, especially in light of those who died far too young from this dreadful disease.
Many thanks, Laurie
Such interesting pictures derrick! Wow you are quite the artist!
Thanks very much, Lynn
I love your adventures past and present!
A young friend of ours rowed the Atlantic for charity, with one mate, about then. Following them (by email I think) was one of the scariest experiences I can remember – and we were safe on shore.
When was that, Hilary? In 2004 Sam was the first solo rower home and only one of the pairs arrived before him. The Ocean Rowing Society tracked them on their website which we could check every day. Sam phoned me once a week on his satellite phone. Thanks very much.
Lovely
Many thanks, Andrew
Great lengths, lol. I love the logo. You are a marvel, sir.
Lovely comment, Jodie. Many thanks
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It still tears my eyes to imagine losing a Mum to cancer so young for your children. The combination of the Big Sea and Big C is a brilliant and gorgeous designed logo, Derrick.
The photos are all so entertaining and colorful!
Very many thanks, Robin
That was a brilliant logo, Derrick. The Big C is a formidable foe, and come from any direction. I am a survivor.
I am pleased you survived, Lavinia. Many thanks
Excellent job on the logo. How did the row turn out? It was in 2004?
It was 2004, Crystal. Sam won the solo race and even only one team of pairs came in ahead of him. 3.000 miles, 59 days. In the process he got in the Guinness Book of Records as the youngest ever rower of an ocean at the time. Thanks very much
Wow! That is incredible!