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June 12, 2008
John and Lucy - Another Update
John and Lucy are now within cellular range and text messages can be passed. At 08:18 UTC this morning we received:
"Am 3 hr away strong wind thrw night getin lighter hope not becalmed off harbour"
And at 08:49 UTC after asking for a condition report we received:
"Sth wind 10knt sea lumpy as had f6 all nght sent sat psn 3 times every day thank god 4 gps can not c island"
More news as it happens.
Update - 09:18UTC
New text message received.. It reads:
"My reported 10kts wind is now a measured 22kts seems I always under report"
Update - 09:48UTC
New text message received.. It reads:
"Can just see high island 6 miles ahead have just shipped big wave am soaked"
Posted by ninjod at June 12, 2008 09:48 AM
Comments
Well done to John..thanks for your supporting info Paul..it made it far more interesting and real to to be able to follow his progress.Look forward to chewing it over with drink on me. Ed.
Posted by: Eddie at June 13, 2008 06:34 AM