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Old 27 November 2002, 11:19   #1
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Dear guys

I thought the attached website might interest some members of the forum

I am aware we are following the hallowed footsteps of Alan Priddy and would so value everyone’s support. We are all regular readers of postings from the forum and it has been so valuable this far in receiving such good advice from you lot!

You might also enjoy an article I have done today for the Daily Telegraph (p24) on risk and a bit about the expedition.

Thank you everyone on the forum in advance for your encouragement and support.

Do come and say hello to us all at the London Boat Show, if you’re down, where we’re by the entrance.

Bear

www.arctic2003.com

www.beargrylls.com
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Old 27 November 2002, 11:54   #2
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Fascinating stuff.
Very interesting!

Good luck. Take your thermals!

Alan
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Old 27 November 2002, 12:11   #3
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Good luck to you all!

How's the sponsorship coming on?

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Old 27 November 2002, 12:32   #4
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Hi Bear

I just wanted to wish you all the best with your record attempt I'm sure you will make it and raise lots of money along the way. Have you spoken to Alan Priddy. He may be able to give you some good advice about the trip.

Good Luck

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Old 27 November 2002, 13:05   #5
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Best of luck with the expedition. (I guess you already know what it's like to be cold!)

cheers,
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Old 27 November 2002, 13:26   #6
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Best of luck in your endeavours.

How about a link to rib.net on both the sites mentioned in your earlier postings?
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Old 27 November 2002, 14:12   #7
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I am behind you all the way. By even trying to get to your dream you are heroes. I have had more than my fair share of criticism on another forum by people who have no idea what they are talking about. They sit in the comfort of their offices bashing out what can only be described as total crap bourne about by a total lack of knowledge of the world!

To all your team, "Go For it" just remember, in the footsteps of failure comes success. Alan P

PS. Read the article, very good but didn't like the title "Why young men seek danger". When / if you are succesful it was a bunch of old farts twice your age that nearly did it six years ago!!!!
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Old 27 November 2002, 15:30   #8
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They sit in the comfort of their offices bashing out what can only be described as total crap bourne about by a total lack of knowledge of the world!
Yup Alan. There are those that go to Orkney by SIB and there are those who don't.

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Old 27 November 2002, 20:53   #9
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Hmmm
the boat they plan to use looks somewhat exposed to the elements how cold is that gonna be !!!

look forward to seeing it at the boat show
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Old 28 November 2002, 03:31   #10
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having just looked at the route you are taking and the obvious cold you will experience, may i suggest you take an extra pair of socks , and some bacon butties , ( keith hart style ) ,good luck & god speed , regards bryan .
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Old 28 November 2002, 06:27   #11
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GOOD LUCK TO YOU ALL
With all my heart I wish to you VERY BRAVE lads good luck and calm seas.
My only concern is that the boat does not have a cover in the bow. Are you planning in fitting one?? It will protect the boat and you if a wave brakes on it.
Believe me I have crossed the Atlantic a few times sometime agao on Panamax size (DWT 60000) bulk carriers and the waves are PRETTY BIG!!
Please consider that thought.
Good luck and all the best!!
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Old 30 November 2002, 20:22   #12
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fuel burn and all up weight for water jet?
Good luck to all of you.

When you get time can you give the nm of each leg, and your expected fuel burn and predicted top speed with a water jet.

Have you got any boat following you if you run into trouble.

Good luck I will be watching with interest.

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Old 30 November 2002, 21:18   #13
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Wow! Best of luck - see you at the boat show.

No doubt the RibNet gang can put a team together to meet you in the Thames estry in September.

Regards

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