| 14th April 2009 |
| "Hi Paul:
We are the American's that met you in the Canary Islands over Christmas. We just saw you on CNN! Congratulations on making it across - what an impressive acheivement! Good luck in all of your future endeavors and congratulations on your sucess!" - Lisa & Kevin |
| 3rd April 2009 |
| "Congratulations, Paul. What an achievement. Almost as memorable as playing baseball for BSB, I imagine.
Seriously, though -- this old coach and everyone else who knows you is extremely proud of you." - Frank Roessner |
| 30th March 2009 |
| "Well done Paul, hats off to you.... Your truly an amazing man.. Kind regards, Team: Heatwave." - Neil Gyllenship |
| 30th March 2009 |
| "3 miles to go. I hope the flotilla has arrived. Massive congratulations on an awesome achievement" - Hamish |
| 30th March 2009 |
| "Your Mom would be proud!" - Mike Hoebel |
| 30th March 2009 |
| "Great Job!!!!! I hope you raise millions!" - vanessa harris |
| 28th March 2009 |
| "Congratulations! - We've been tracking your progress and willing you on all the way - get to dry land now you've completed the race and have a drink - you deserve it." - Terri & Lee |
| 27th March 2009 |
| "Paul.....not far left! Exciting Stuff!!!! No doudt you're still maintaining focus and patience. Hang in there and finish it off! Good luck to ye. This is indeed the stuff that dreams are made of." - Ian McGlade |
| 27th March 2009 |
| "What an achievement ! As I emailed to Roz Savage & Sarah Outen, I salute your courage and as I said to them Shackleton, would be proud of you. I feel the same admiration as I did for the astronauts of the Mercury, Gemini & Apollo programmes. The speed is slower but the courage is the same." - Robert Irvine |
| 23rd March 2009 |
| "Well done Paul, you are certainly an inspiration. Keep up the good work only a few more days left!! Regards, Rowing for Prostate Team Indian Ocean 09." - Pete Staples |
| 19th March 2009 |
| ""Most people spend their entire lives dreaming of adventure, of leaving the safe and familiar and doing something that probes their limits, their deepest fears, and experiencing the rush of triumph reserved for only those who confront risk. Most people live their entire lives never acting on that dream." -Sir Chay Blyth.
Paul, a little reminder why YOU may be out there. You don't know me but I am watching your progress. Amazing! Keep going! The experiencing of the rush of triumph is very close. It will all be worth it. Every stroke of those oars brings you closer. You are almost there!!!!!!
Kelly Nothstein" - Kelly Nothstein |
| 16th March 2009 |
| "Keep going and may the Gods be with you. Family of mine have had to pull out twice due bad luck/weather etc. Hope you make it safe.
Hats off to you.
" - Gaelicwitch |
| 13th March 2009 |
| "Hi Paul, the strange purple creature whose photo you posted is a Portugese-Man-O-War jellyfish. I do not recommend swimming when they are around. The tentacles will give you a nasty sting. Keep up the good work." - Jonathan Cornelius |
| 13th March 2009 |
| "Enjoy these last miles. For us it were the most beautiful days!" - Wendel Röntgen |
| 12th March 2009 |
| "Hi Paul
Looks as if Neptune and the other Gods have been throwing a few challenges your way........which you are managing brilliantly. Be patient,keep focused and hang in there Paul. You're doing great!!! " - Ian Mcglade |
| 11th March 2009 |
| " Hey Paul, see you're doing circles out there. Not that you have much choice, but hang in there, you're getting close...Hope to meet you when you arrive here in Antigua. " - Gordon "BUMPS" Foster |
| 9th March 2009 |
| "Hi Paul
Very good miles indeed, the currents are a bit of a pain, but the rum will make it worthwhile. Enjoy the rest of the trip.
Tiny" - Tiny Little |
| 4th March 2009 |
| "Well done you are doing brilliantly. Keep up the strong progress" - Hamish |
| 2nd March 2009 |
| "What an awesome adventure for a very important cause! I just saw the artical on CNN about you today for the first time. You can rest assured I will be following your progress now and talking about you to everyone I meet. While I am sure you have had (and willl have) some nasty times the experiance of crossing the Atlantic alone and under your own power at the mercy of the sea must be amazing. What stories you will be able to tell to all those that can only dream of such an a adventure. Good luck and safe rowing. We are all cheering you on!" - Matthew Nickels |
| 26th February 2009 |
| " Having crossed the North American continent on a bicycle when I was about your age I can only imagine what you must be going through. However, only the very few who have done what you are attempting to do can fully understand the extent of your sacrifice. Every day now will get more difficult. Your real challenge is just starting. Remember why you are rowing and do not give up until you have made your final stroke. Now is the time to dig deep and pay the price. You must face your dragon and defeat him!" - Rich Hasse |
| 22nd February 2009 |
| "Keep it up what ever is thrown at you Paul. Me and my wife have been on your site for the last hour. Full of admiration and really enjoying your blogs. Off to make a cup of tea now..." - charlie pitcher |
| 19th February 2009 |
| "Hi Paul, watching your progress with alot of admiration. You're doing a fantastic job! Keep chippin' away at those miles. Success is waiting for you, so enjoy the ride." - Ian McGlade, C2, Atlantic rowing race, '07 |
| 14th February 2009 |
| "Aw well, if we're talking petrels - we had two and called them Fearne & Reggie after two popular TV/Radio presenters. Make the most of your time at sea - any bad stuff soon disappears when you get to Antigua, leaving you with the best memories that will last a lifetime. Antigua is a paradise and your welcome there will make it all worthwhile. Good luck and hang in there!" - Rachel Smith - Barbara Ivy - Atlantic Rowing Race 2007 |
| 4th February 2009 |
| "Well done chap...keep stroking her home, you might not believe it , but the row ends all too fast... Andrew and all the Pa Freight team
www.pafreight.co.uk
" - andrew-Pa Freights Team |
| 20th January 2009 |
| "Just read entry from Cath, we were in the same race last year, and our Petrel was called Pete...and was definitely the same Pete all the way across, so keep going Paul it is the most life changing fantastic feeling as you draw ever closer to Antigua. All power to you and sincere best wishes...say hello to Pete for me, and look out for Gus the mid Atlantic Black Bag Gorilla, he's good company and he eats your rubbish for you ! Steve Gardner The Reason Why" - Steve Gardner - The Reason Why- Atlantic Rowing Race 2007 |
| 20th January 2009 |
| "Hi Paul, I great to watch somone else go across, I did it last year. What's your Storm Petrel called? Ours was Harvey, he was with us all the way across. Margaret, my row buddy, tried to convince me it was a different bird every day...but I knew better ! Keep paddling chap. Have you got an Iridium sat phone? If yes, we can all send free messages to you " - Cath Allaway |
| 19th January 2009 |
| "Hi Paul--
I row out of the same club as Leo Rosetti and started following your progress when I originally linked from Leo's page. Just wanted to wish you the best of luck. Some of my students are now following your journey as well and are in awe.
Best wishes from Boston,
Kelly O'Leary Schultz" - Kelly O'Leary Schultz |
| 17th January 2009 |
| "Here is the link to the dailymotion clip :
http://www.dailymotion.com/dan56550/video/x820uq_rameurs-la-gomera_travel
Good luck
Daniel" - Daniel LE GALLIC |
| 17th January 2009 |
| "Hi Paul, I met you on the catway at La Gomera a few days before you started. You accepted to talk to my camcorder, and this interview is now on Dailymotion. I will give you soon the wright link.
Anyway, sincere congretulations for this fabulous enterprise !
Daniel" - Daniel LE GALLIC |
| 1st January 2009 |
| "Good luck. Thank you for keeping Leo company during the long wait. Will see you in Antigua. Have a safe trip. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Hopefully the hard part (waiting) is over and the rest of the journey will be easier!!! Faye " - Faye |
| 21st December 2008 |
| "Hi Paul, since i just found that new passion of rowing, you're the first one i'll be looking at in reel time.I read some books about ocean rowing but never had the chance to follow someone live! I give you my support and I congradulate you!
If I can share with you some wisdom I learnt: the hardest is not to accomplish something but rather to start something new. You will be use to it in a few days if it's not already done!
So the sea is yours! I wish a good journey." - Mylène Paquette |
| 19th December 2008 |
| "Hey Paul! Excited to see your blue dot and that your on your way! Here's to a safe and enjoyable journey. " - James |
| 17th December 2008 |
| "All the very best wishes on your adventure and god speed" - Russ |
