Hours away from boarding the plane to Dakar, Senegal and I cannot express how excited I am to finally start my journey. I have devoted nearly two years of planning and preparing and soon enough, I will be in Africa.
Once I arrive in Dakar, I will be hosted by members of the Dakar Rotary Club through a connection from the Rotary Club of Chagrin Valley. The boat is expected to arrive by freighter on Christmas Day, and I can expect to be on water sometime near New Year’s Day.
Until then, my priority will be to make sure everything with shipping moves smoothly and to keep a close eye on the weather with support from my weatherguy. Although my family will not be in Dakar, my friend Sam Williams will be joining me who has rowed solo across the Atlantic in 2008 and cycled from London to Kenya earlier this year. I could not have asked for a better friend to support me in my final days on land.
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Katie,
You’re cause and endeavor are inspiring! I heard your story earlier today on Talk of the Nation. Go for it!
Cheering you on from Tampa, Florida,
Josh Tremblay
Good Luck Katie! I, BPR and Half Moon Bay Yacht Club are cheering you. Best, Peggy
I heard about your journey on news radio yeasterday and i want you to know that everyday of your journey I am going to pray that Christ makes all your waters as clear as glass. May this be a journey of peace and safety. I ask the Blessed Mother of Creation to pray over you and protect you. Good luck! I pray as a mother myself that I give my children the freedom to follow their dreams.
Katie –
I first heard about you from some friends who met you at the Cleveland Rowing Foundation boathouse ealier in the year and then I caught your story again on Cleveland.com. You are truly impressive. I look forward to reading your blog posts to follow you on your journey.
Good luck and godspeed.
-Mike
Hello Katie,
From one Mentorite to another I want to wish you LUCK! In my line of work(auto racing) I always say that the definition of LUCK is when preparation meets opportunity, you HAVE done all the preparation & your opportunity awaits!!! GOD’S SPEED & you’ll be in our prayers!
What you are doing is absolutely amazing. I am truly inspired by you. Have a safe and wonderful journey!
-Shenoah
London, UK
Katie, I love you and will keep you in my prayers, have a wonderful row and know that we are all rooting for your safe return home. God Bless You! Aunt Sherry
I wish you all the best. God bless you.
Good luck!
Alicante (Spain)
You are a very brave young lady. Wishing you the best of luck in your” Voyage” Take along a LOT of fresh water. You can always pitch what you don,t use………
Katie, I miss you so much.I love you.Bucket and chuck it.I love you.
Katie,
I think it is great what you are doing you are a awesome person and i’m pretty sure a lot of people love you
hoping its great
Grace
I am rooting for you Katie and will be following your success and sending out good vibrations for your journey!
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