Behind door number one is … Holsatia Express. Door number two … Omega Emmanuel. And number three … Jose Breeze. I have officially entered tanker territory! With larger waves around 7 to 10ft, it makes for a slightly unnerving experience. My boat can easy tuck away so that I am barely visible. Even with the technology on board for communicating and viewing other boats (AIS/VHF/GPS), it still ranks high on the “Why ocean rowing is frightening” list. I would have a greater survival rate wrestling a shark than being in front of a freighter.
I think I’ll be sleeping with one eye open until I reach land!
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AND REACHING LAND WILL BE SOON !!!!!!!! YEAH !!!!
Katie – I’m going to visit with Anne today. We will be thinking of you and talking about you I’m sure. Hang in there girl. Almost there!!
Miss talking to you !!!
Hi Katie
We are so sorry to here about Edd! Good thing you weren’t in the middle of scraping the bottom. But I guess now that you are closer to land Edd is the least of your worries, look out for tankers they could really ruin your day.
Keep rowing and keep one eye open!
Kyle
& all the rest of the gang at aquidneck
Can you believe that you are so close as to see consistent traffic? Keep your lights flashing, day and night, and your signal broadcasting: “I am here, I am here” and soon you will be at your destination. Wonderful progress Katie!
That does indeed look very scary! I agree – doesn’t look like you’re gonna get much sleep the rest of the way.
Good luck!
-Rachel and Jim O
Be careful and be smart – get to land safe and back here to us – we miss you terribly and cant wait to see you!
you are so close! it has been so inspiring following your journey. i hope you remain super visible to those big ole’ boats as you finish and set sights on shore.
Congratulations! So near! Now you’re Hangin’ with the big boys!
Row, Row, Row your boat
Up and Over Waves
Keep a Third-Eye out For Freighters
Rowing Makes you Brave!
And So it is!
It’s all about the water…
Do you know where you’re rowing to?
Do you like the things the ocean’s showing you?
Where are you rowing to?
Do you know?
Do you get what you’re rowing for?
When you look behind you there’s a distant shore
What are you rowing for?
Do you know?
Almost home Katie, almost home…
Hey Katie,
Remember the feeling of isolation, even though you are on land ( http://www.discogs.com/Brian-Eno-Ambient-4-On-Land/master/6358 ) and surrounded by people, but you feel as though they don’t exist. I had such an awful day, but I remembered you and your courage and if you feel isolated out there on the ocean, remember that we all are. On the other hand, we are all with you, and you are so close to the shore… Keep on, you are close
Those are big ships – be careful, stay strong, keep one eye open and be safe!
Beautiful Mike
Do my eyes deceive me? 5 knots?! Go girl, go!
Katie your photos are just amazing. I feel like I am right there too! You are so amazing. Can’t wait for you to make landfall!
Fantastic to have come so far and be so close. Great spirit and determination.
I am wondering why you seem to have moved North of Cayenne? Are you fighting Northward currents? Avoiding ship traffic? Or maybe preparing for strong Southward current?
Have a safe finish!
Eric
Katie, Please be careful and safe. We all are rooting for you and can’t wait till you are back home. Stay strong and be alert. Keeping you in our prayers.
Aunt Trish
weve been watching everyday becareful on this last leg of your journey great job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
johns family
Go Katie! I just read about your efforts and have Facebooked all my friends about it. The person who mentioned it to me said you were his inspiration, and you are ours as well. One person criticized you for taking such a risk, but I believe that as long as you’ve prepared as well as you can, it is our duty to take risks in our lives. Safety has its place, but risk does too. I’m glad of you and everyone like you in the world. Be well! And I hope you reach land safely soon! Take care–VJ
Hi Katie and Sam; Oh sure! A diversion to Georgetown. It reminds me of that song by the Kingston Trio called “MTA” the chorus goes
“But did she ever return, no she never returned
and her fate is still unknown.
She may row forever on the wavy ocean
She’s the girl who never returned”.
Steady as she goes Katie.
Alfred
Vancouver, Canada
Hey Katie – ok — an extra 2 weeks – between friends – no big deal (sure – easy for me to say). Most important is that you stay safe. From your last 2 posts it makes me better understand why these last couple of weeks could be the most dangerous. You are in my thoughts every day. Hang in there – and yes – please sleep with one eye open! If it’s safter to head up to Georgetown so be it. Just getting to “know” you these last couple of months – i KNOW how important it is for you to do this withOUT a tow! Godspeed!
elli
Katie, we had to change your destination on our Science Fair board but it sounds prudent of you to change course! When do you predict land fall? Do you have any more ocean shots of the waves? The children here at school are all ready to celebrate your success.
Great Job, Katie…been keeping the folks aware of your updates…
May the Luck of the Irish guide you safely back home. GOD BLESS
Uncle Jimmy , Aunt Ann, Meg, Allanah, Kelsey and Keeghan
Nice + thorough presentation of Katie on NPR / WCPN yesterday during lunch time. I almost missed my lunch, just sitting in the car and listening…
Dieter MG
link: http://www.wcpn.org/WCPN/an/29860
Katie
Told Paige that Ed died – she was really sad. We are praying for you every night – God’s speed to the finish. You are and will be an living inspiration to young women everywhere – I will never look at a glass of water the same or take it for granted ever again!.
Bless you…..keep rowing and know you are truly CHANGING the WORLD…..
Kathy Robinson
Katie!!!! I’m a new follower of yours. I log in to your blog multiple times a day and get VERY excited when I see new updates! I post your updates on my facebook, twitter, and buz accounts to help raise awareness to your cause!
You truly amaze me and I cannot wait to watch you land on land! Good luck girl, take care of Hobs, sleep with one eye opened, and begin the big countdown to landing day! I know I am!
Happy Rowing and Hobs watching!
Denise Savello
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