Just after the last posting we got a call to say that Steve had broken a rigger (the bit of metal that holds the blade (or oar)) and that he needed to fix it.
For any other competitor that would have been the end of the challenge. But not Steve....
He rowed for another mile with a the rigger held together with string and then the minibus got to Teddington lock with the welding gear. With help from Pip, Steve dismantled the offending part and welded the rigger back together. Within 40 minutes he was back on the water with a boat that was stronger than before.
Now we are waiting for him at Putney Bridge by the Star and Garter, he has just left Hammersmith Bridge but is running well behind his schedule. I would estimate a 2-3knot tide against him so he will be making slow progress.
The sun is still out and it is a lovely day but I'm sure that Steve will be getting hot on the water.
More updates later.
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We have just been to an exhibition called 'make do and mend' in the village hall. There was no welding going on but there was some knitting...!
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Love Julia
This is getting exciting.
ReplyDeleteRanulph Fiennes had better watch out...
Star and garter...I got 5 stars. Come on Steve you are a star!
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