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Old 06-08-2018, 04:15   #1
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Article: U.S. teacher rows solo across Atlantic in record time

U.S. teacher rows solo across Atlantic in record time

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Old 06-08-2018, 06:11   #2
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Re: Article: U.S. teacher rows solo across Atlantic in record time

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U.S. teacher rows solo across Atlantic in record time

http://flip.it/Y1BsB7


Wow he crushed it. Previous record 53 days and he did it in 38. Must have had an awesome tailwind.
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Re: Article: U.S. teacher rows solo across Atlantic in record time

It almost took that long for my boat to sail it!!
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Re: Article: U.S. teacher rows solo across Atlantic in record time

Read the article, I’m thinking the remnants of the hurricane they spoke of is why.
Must have been a heck of a ride, glad it wasn’t me.
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Re: Article: U.S. teacher rows solo across Atlantic in record time

None of the links I saw had a picture of his boat. Anyone got one?
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Re: Article: U.S. teacher rows solo across Atlantic in record time

I still don't know how to post pictures or video directly from my computer.. sorry... head hung low.....
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