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Old 31-05-2013, 04:40   #1
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Solo Rower Rescued After Near Miss

This story has everything; solo rower, mid ocean, MOB, near miss with tanker, EPIRB, rescue etc

Solo rower Ralph Tuijn rescued after mayday call from Indian Ocean - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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'Near Miss'.... man that expression makes me laugh...
Is there such a thing as a 'Near Hit'..
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'Near Miss'.... man that expression makes me laugh...
Is there such a thing as a 'Near Hit'..
LOL; a near hit is what happens when you miss what ya trying to hit
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Re: Solo Rower Rescued After Near Miss

Ironically, he wouldn't be doing what he is doing if it were not dangerous.
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"Whatever he has to get fixed he'll get it fixed and continue the trip for sure."

Let's all take heart that he'll continue.
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