CONGRATULATIONS

Message from: The Baliff of Jersey

Many congratulation on your outstanding achievement, The Island is proud of you both

Message from:His Excellency General Sir Michael Wilkes K.G.B C.B.E

I was delighted to learn on my return to the island this evening that you have reached Barbados safely, A magnificent achievement by any standards and even more to have finished so far up the batting order I understand you now intend to try and break the record for rowing around Barbados. clearly the trip across the Atlantic has not dulled your spirit nor your enthusiasm. From all of us here I send you our warmest congratulations on succeeding in this imaginative adventure> Have an excellent party tonight. Our thoughts are very much with you. I am PROUD to be your patron Magnifcent effort very well done with warmest best wishes Michael wilkes

Message from: Sir Philip Bailhache Bailiff of Jersey

Dear Ian & Rob I write to tell you that the trustees have agreed, and the the States of Jersey have approved, that your magnificent achievement in rowing the Atlantic should be marked by the Churchill Award for Courage. Many congratulations to you both. Yours Sincerely Sir Philip Bailhache

Message from The Guernsey Rowing Club:

Well done Rob and Ian you have done Channel Islands Rowing proud, have kept an eye on your progress and you really pulled out the stops in the last 2 weeks. P.S. I didn't think John and Geoff would let you beat them. Nigel and Karen Burnard

Rev. Andy Thewlis:

Just a brief note to add my personal congratulations to Rob and Ian. On Saturday 15th November, I was out paddling my canoe, with a friend from "Stinky Bay", paddling northwards towards the top corner of our beautiful Island. During our brief paddle, an hour or so, on the open sea, we chatted about The Race and concluded that not only was it remarkable that anybody would consider such an amazing challenge, but that the rapid progress being made was incredible and almost beyond belief. Well done boys on completing the race! Superb effort in finishing fourth!! Yours in Christ, Andy.

Owen Lewis:

Mike, I hear the guys have completed their little trip across the bay ! Please pass on my sincere congratulations to them both, this is one hell of an achievement and I hope they (and the sponsors who supported them) get the recognition they deserve locally. Regards, Owen

James Russell

Dear Ian and Rob CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WELL DONE BOYS.WHEN YOU SEE JOHN SAY WELL DONE. LOVE FROM MARK(AGE 10)JAMES(AGE 8)

sean @ Morvan Hotels

All at Morvan Hotels send their very best wishes and look forward to seeing you in Jersey soon

Peter & Amanda Higham

"Rob & Ian, So nice to see you've done so well. Well done on your achievement. A little message from Jordi Kevin, Fancy being beaten by a couple of kiwis, you w?!k>+s. Thats it, sorry about the language. From Richard: I think about saying things to you every day , but i cannot put into words your achievements. WELL DONE!!!!!!! Jill and the children i think will be down there to see you in. i wish i could be, and many more!

Tony Spring @ Meggitt Petroleum Systems UK

a Fantastic effort by you both well done! Ian I hope you will be fit to repair our equipment on your return. Look forward to seeing you soon Best wishes Tony.

Jersey Motorcycle & Light Car Club

All the officials and Members congratulate you on a magnificient performance

steve & anita pallot

Ian and Rob WELL DONE PLEASE YOU BOTH MADE IT SAFELY HAVE A DRINK ON US $$$$$.