Well, it is a big deal. And truth be told it's an intimidating row AND till this morning I've never been to Egg Rock.
After reading that Mary Ellen did it yesterday and Thomas was out there in the fog, I went to bed last night thinking I had to go there, Egg Rock was the destination for my last big row before Blackburn.
But NO flat water for Paulie. Blowing 12-15 with whitecaps and chop dead on the bow. Slow going on the way out, two hours to reach the rock, sure was a fast ride home though. Pacing a sailboat, left him in the dust!
After leaving Tinkers behind, the row to Egg is really exposed. Lot of open water, the coast is far away. I felt comfortable in the seaworthyness of Wings, aware that I was alone. There were guys fishing at the rock, I was hoping they would ask, "Where you come from?" Alas not, I took the glory of my accomplishment home alone.
Now I feel like I'm ready. Will keep rowing this week short distances, work on technique. Looking forward to next weekend and an awesome experience of THE BLACKBURN CHALLENGE!!!!!!!!!!!
Congrats on an awesome row ESPECIALLY IN THESE CONDITIONS!!
ReplyDeleteIf I'd had the conditions you faced ... I would never have made it! Congratulations Paulie. I'm sure holding to join you for the Blackburn ... that's the clear intention ... conditions pending!
ReplyDeleteI think the big deal is that it is there, some 15 miles away and in more open ocean than the Blackburn. It more closely resembles Blackburn's original row than the pending event. That you did it is a testament to your determination and skill. Way to Rock (as in Egg) 'n Roll (as in rollers)!
ReplyDeleteGood luck "roundin'tha'Cape!"