Over two years ago I received an email from a girl called Katie Spotz, a college student from Ohio, asking me about rowing across the Atlantic Ocean. At the time, given that I was completely clueless about ocean rowing, I did what anyone would have done: tried to pretend that I knew a lot more than I actually did. Little did I know that, on 3 January 2010, I’d be stood on Pier 2 at the Port of Dakar, Senegal, watching Katie row into the distance, setting out on her own 2,500 mile journey across the ocean to South America…
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YES, I have been wanting to be the first one to leave a reply…
Three Cheers For Katie!!
Great article Sam! Barrister or writer….? Hmmmm, maybe both. It sure worked for John Grisham.
Please tell Katie that although nobody’s out there with her she’s definitely not “alone”. We think of her all the time, hoping and praying everything’s ok. Mini-wilson 2 says “hi” too.
you rock…I love reading your blog and I think what you are doing is amazing!
I, like lot of others, are rooting you on!
-r
Very nice article Sam.
You Row Girl!
Beautifully written! I am captivated by your writing, Sam and appreciate your time and effort…
PJ
Way to go Katie. The students and staff on Munson are rooting for you. Parade in Mentor to celebrate your success?
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