If they can't get beyond Kimmeridge, what chances of crossing the Indian Ocean? How much did it cost to rescue these two hopefuls?

Is it not a bit silly to set off without your support boat?

and one of them got seasick- in Weymnouth Bay! Is the Indian Ocean trip a joke?

Thanks for your kind words!! Mark and I set out on Saturday after being told the support boat was right behind us. The Row down to Cowes was for safety reasons as it was decided the Channel was too dangerous that day. We were rowing with the four girl team called Atlantic Angels. They had on board 2 girls who had only last year rowed the Atlantic. They stated they had rarely on that trip had worse swells than this. We would have made it into Lulworth but decided to continue as the girls had overshot the entrance to the cove and with the currents as they were would not have got back. We felt it better we stuck together. I am forever grateful to the crew of the Weymouth Lifebaot. They are fantastic group of individuals who took care of us and brought us home safely. Hence the reason whenever I visit Weymouth, I always take the children to the RNLI shop!! As for the trip being a joke...Even the most regular sailors get sea sick. I presume you are one of those people who sits back and watches everyone else make mistakes. We will learn from ours. This weekend was a big learning curve. We will be better prepared. Im sure by the time we return from crossing the indian Ocean, you will still be sat on the sofa, crticising people who are trying to challenge themselves and raise money for good causes. We will be making a donation to the Lifeboat before we leave next year...They have my word.

Ben wrote:
Thanks for your kind words!! Mark and I set out on Saturday after being told the support boat was right behind us. The Row down to Cowes was for safety reasons as it was decided the Channel was too dangerous that day. We were rowing with the four girl team called Atlantic Angels. They had on board 2 girls who had only last year rowed the Atlantic. They stated they had rarely on that trip had worse swells than this. We would have made it into Lulworth but decided to continue as the girls had overshot the entrance to the cove and with the currents as they were would not have got back. We felt it better we stuck together. I am forever grateful to the crew of the Weymouth Lifebaot. They are fantastic group of individuals who took care of us and brought us home safely. Hence the reason whenever I visit Weymouth, I always take the children to the RNLI shop!! As for the trip being a joke...Even the most regular sailors get sea sick. I presume you are one of those people who sits back and watches everyone else make mistakes. We will learn from ours. This weekend was a big learning curve. We will be better prepared. Im sure by the time we return from crossing the indian Ocean, you will still be sat on the sofa, crticising people who are trying to challenge themselves and raise money for good causes. We will be making a donation to the Lifeboat before we leave next year...They have my word.

Well said and good luck.

weymouthfox wrote:
and one of them got seasick- in Weymnouth Bay! Is the Indian Ocean trip a joke?

Lord Nelson suffered from sea sickness all his life. Anybody thinks what he achieved is a joke? Good luck to the rowers when they finally set off on their trip.

I just don't think it is sensible for adventurers like this to go out in conditions they can't handle. Let's face it, if they can't manage to get out of Weymouth Bay, they won't get across the Indian Ocean will they?
Be sensible chaps.

Im sure by the time we return from crossing the indian Ocean, you will still be sat on the sofa, crticising people who are trying to challenge themselves and raise money for good causes

Of course there are much safer ways of raising money that don't involve other people risking their lives to rescue you while you're so busy satisfying your ego.

This is not a case of satisfying ego's. We are preparing to row an ocean to raise money for 2 fantastic charities. We were let down by a safety boat, not by lack of preparation. We took every safety measure possible. Are you saying that every single boat that leaves Weymouth Harbour is foolish. If they break down what would happen? No different surely. We totally regret that the coastguard had to be involved and have the ultimate respect for the crew of the Weymouth Lifeboat. They are fantastic people.