Allan and Mhairi managed to avoid a collision with a passing yacht, but instead they got hit by the dreaded seasickness. At anchor in a spot they lovingly describe as the Washing Machine, Allan, Mhairi and Boudicea are being tossed and turned around in all directions…and the cold sweats start to appear.

Thankfully, that didn’t last too long and visits from Tynemouth Lifeboat and a VHF chat with a fellow Wick Lifeboat volunteer who was on a passing workboat really lifted their spirits.

The last few days have had their peaks and troughs. A great row south from Holy Island but long spells on the oars against the tide has left them physically and mentally exhausted at times. A great row on Thursday had them flying south along the coast with calm winds and following tides which really lifts them as well as the support from the shore which is making a huge difference

Will we ever hear Allan on the oars?

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