New Update
27-12-2007
Had a trip report fom Simon yesterday to say that they had made it as far as a town called Mahanoro (see map). Good paddling conditions are enabling the guys to make better progress and with a good forecast for tomorrow they hope to cover more distance. The surf is running at about four [...]
Entries from December 2007
December 28, 2007
December 25, 2007
Update
25-12-2007
Just recieved an update from Phil to say that they had a lay in this morning, when they got up it was very windy so they decided to have the day off and celebrate xmas with a tin of raviolli and Ferrero Rochet (i think thats spelt right).
December 25, 2007
Xmas Update
25-12-2007
Phil called yesterday to say that they had made good progress, with strong following winds surfing them along. They ended the day in a place called Vatomandry, managing a good 35 kilometers in seven hours of paddling.
Merry Christmas!!
December 23, 2007
Up Date
23-12-2007
Had an update from Phil today, there was so much interferance that I couldnt make out what was being said fully. I did understand that they were making good progress with tail winds, he sounded happy so alls well I believe.
The port of Tamatave (Bateau Ivre)
December 21, 2007
Its great to have made it to Tamatave. It is the largest port in Madagascar and our last major resupply point for a while. It also signifies the start of the long sandy straight beach all the way to the south. We fortunatly have a reasonable forecast to get us started tommorrow. The past few [...]