etui.se - kommunikation, prylar och allt annat fint » Gammalt och nytt
Showing posts with label _Blogosphere. Show all posts
Showing posts with label _Blogosphere. Show all posts
Thursday, November 22, 2007
Friday, November 2, 2007
Bala's (aka Balaji) Charity Cycle... e-Sprit: From "Mahatma Gandhi" to "Bhavik Gandhi" ...
November 2, 2007
From "Mahatma Gandhi" to "Bhavik Gandhi" ...
(Photo Courtesy: Ocean rowing.com)
It was in early March this year, when I came across a news article about an Indian attempting to row across the Atlantic Ocean SOLO and UNSUPPORTED. Initially I wondered, as to why anyone would attempt something like that... I started to follow the journey of the modern day Gandhi's adventure (Bhavik Gandhi) and it became a daily ritual...
Reading about Bhavik's joyful stories of him swimming with the dolphins in the open Ocean, watching amazing sunsets and sunrises, enjoying the solitude, his ordeal of pumping for hours to make a litre of water using a manual hand pump, surviving and setting right a capsized rowboat, eating uncooked cold food, surviving on protein shakes made me realise that life is too short and unpredictable to keep complaining and live in fear... and that we need to follow our heart, our inner-calling, realise our goals and live in the moment...
In short, although, it was Gandhi - The Mahatma's life, which had influenced(awed) me all throughout until now, it took another Gandhi to plunge me into action... THANKS Bhavik !!!
Bala's (aka Balaji) Charity Cycle... e-Sprit: From "Mahatma Gandhi" to "Bhavik Gandhi" ...
Monday, October 8, 2007
Dhar's Blog: 1 Man, 1 Boat, 5000 Kms
October 09, 2005
1 Man, 1 Boat, 5000 Kms
2000 people have sailed the globeMy friend from Reliance days is attempting something truly phenomenal. Starting in December 2005, Bhavik will attempt to row 5000 kms across the Atlantic Ocean, from Spain to Barbados. While I am yet to confirm with Bhavik, I believe he is the FIRST INDIAN to be attempting this feat. Way to go Bhavik!!
1400 have climbed Mt. Everest
450 have been into Space
180 have been to the Poles
To date, there have been only 32 successful attempts at rowing Solo across the Atlantic.
Link: http://www.bhavik.com/crossatlantic/By Dhar | Perma Link | 2 comments |
2 Comments:
Thats def a first for India. 1 billion Indians and 1 bronz at the olympics. About time someone did something about it.
At 5:39 PM, aus said...
hey dhar - logged on to your blog after quite a while...
this one is quite a phenomenal effort! way to go bhavik!
Anonymous said... Saturday, August 18, 2007
LIFE IN FOOTNOTES
Sunday, August 19, 2007
To the craziest man I know.
I scrolled down my blog and realised, to my utter surprise that the one person who's journey I've been following over the last few months isn't mentioned in it at all. i will redress it right away.
School yearbooks are sometimes filled with comments and asides and everyone always guesses as to who will go out and make it big. Well, Bhavik Gandhi certainly wasn't on my list for person to make a difference. He was too goofy and funny. A year ago, we got in touch again, through either the school website or something else, I don't remember. And he mentioned that he planned to row solo across the Atlantic, from Spain to Antigua. I thought he was pulling my leg. I went to his website and checked the preparations, the sponsors who'd come on board - the immensity of it struck me.
The first attempt at the row had to be canceled due to weather and technical conditions I think. But he was determined, and said that he would attempt in a few months. And he did. He blogged almost everyday from his boat, Miss Olive (even asked his friends to suggest names for his boat). Iridium and his website kept him in touch with the world and all the wishes he was getting from everywhere.
His blog posts should be a book - they are interesting, sometimes funny, and always inspiring. From a recognisable face he turned to tom hanks in castaway, then the geico caveman and then the yeti itself. he spoke about the whales and the changing climates and the calm sea, then the angry sea, the ships that almost ran him down.
Finally, after capsizing and refusing help, repairing his boat by himself, after 103 days, he reached ashore, to a warm and cheerful welcome.
Read all about it on his blog.
Thursday, June 28, 2007
HINDU INFO: June 2007
Friday, 22 June 2007
Gandhi braving the mighty AtlanticBhavik Gandhi became the first person to row across theAtlantic Ocean unassisted after a 106-day journey.
Bhavik Gandhi began his attempt at becoming the first Indian and first Asian to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean on 28th February, 2007 at 1155 hrs GMT.
He set out from La Restinga in the Canary Islands to Antigua onhis boat 'Miss Olive', covering close to 3000 nautical miles in theprocess. The rower reached Jabberwock Beach,
Antigua after a 106-day voyage.
During his journey, his boat capsized 200 kms from the destinationbut he managed to steer the boat by rowing with a spare oar.
In the process, he also became the first Asian to complete an oceanrowing expedition solo and unassisted.
Born in Mumbai but now a Sweden resident, Gandhi's record will becertified by the Ocean Rowing Society.
Article taken from
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/bhavik-gandhi-rows-acorss-atlantic/42975-3.htmlBhavik Gandhi's Profile
http://www.ibnlive.com/features/bhavik/bhavik_profile.php
Posted by kiranparmar2 at 13:39 0 comments
Monday, June 18, 2007
Metroblogging Mumbai: Bhavik Gandhi Rows Across the Atlantic
Bhavik Gandhi Rows Across the Atlantic
posted by Arzan Sam Wadia at 4:47 AM on June 18, 2007
"2000 People Have Climbed Mt. Everest. 23 have rowed across the Atlantic Ocean, solo."
Image Copyrights
In what is a stupendous feat of physical prowess and mental strength, Bhavik Gandhi took 106 days to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
"I have no words to describe how it felt to touch land after 106 days at sea." These were Bhavik Gandhi's first words, to DNA in a telephone interview, after he arrived at Jabberwock beach in Antigua, in the Caribbean Islands, on Saturday.Gandhi, a 30-year-old software engineer, has created a new world record for rowing a boat across the Atlantic Ocean, from the Canary Islands to Antigua, in just 106 days. He was given a reception by officials from the Prime Minister's office, the sports and tourism ministries of Antigua. Bhavik is, in fact, the first Asian to complete a solo rowing expedition across the Atlantic.
If you havent already checked his website, now is a good time to do so. Here it is 3000 miles.
Metroblogging Mumbai: Bhavik Gandhi Rows Across the Atlantic
Sunday, June 17, 2007
My Works: Bhavik Gandhi : A Feat worth remembering
Sunday, June 17, 2007
Bhavik Gandhi : A Feat worth rememberingBhavik Gandhi became the first asian to row across the atlantic ocean - unassisted. Check this link for more on his feat.
Bhavik Gandhi rows across Atlantic : Bhavik Gandhi, expedition, rowing, atlantic ocean : IBNLive.com : CNN-IBN
[Metroblogging] Posts by Arzan Sam Wadia - metblogs.com - 2007 Archive
Bhavik Gandhi Rows Across the Atlantic [Mumbai]
Jun 17, 2007
Arzan Sam Wadia: "2000 People Have Climbed Mt. Everest. 23 have rowed across the Atlantic Ocean, solo." Image Copyrights In what is a stupendous feat of physical prowess and mental strength, Bhavik Gandhi took 106 …
[Metroblogging] Posts by Arzan Sam Wadia - metblogs.com - 2007 Archive
Saturday, June 16, 2007
Friday, June 15, 2007
The Atlantic: Rowed « The Other Side
The Atlantic: Rowed
June 16, 2007 by Vivek
Remember my previous post about Bhavik’s attempt to row across the Atlantic. He did it!
At 17.45 Local Time, I rowed the boat onto the beautiful white sandy beach of Antigua, at Jabberwaki Point.
My row from Land to Land is finally over.
If you haven’t been keeping a watch, go here and read all about it.
Heartiest congratulations to Bhavik!
Posted in Adventure Sports, Atlantic Ocean, Bhavik, Ocean Rowing | 2 Comments
2 Responses to “The Atlantic: Rowed”
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Bhavik Gandhi - Indian in a row boat across the Atlantic - R2IClubForums
http://www.humanedgetech.com/expedition/bhavik/
I have been following this guys progress and it is fascinating. Leave alone that fact that it is stupendous that a desi can even think of attempting something like this - what would his parents think!! His boat capsized in a storm, and he waited for a big enough wave to come from the right diretion to upright it. Apart from this he lost his rudder and desalinator and still managed to carry on and is right now 40 miles from completion.
Sadly, no where in the Indian media have they found space to cover this between the coach appointment and the abhi-ash tamasha
nand
Send a private message to nand
Desi
Past Administrator </CLASS="SMALLFONT">
Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chicago Suburb Posts: 3,265
06-13-2007, 09:48 AM
#2
Be it Branson's balloon race or Bhavik's boat trip - neither excite me either.
__________________
Desi
If you argue with a fool, you leave the argument feeling like a fool.
Desi
Send a private message to Desi
nand
Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: santa clara, ca Posts: 411
#3
desi - fair enough that it may not be exciting for you. This kind of stuff is routine for a gora but not so for a desi to be doing this. I thought it was brave of this guy to attempt this. Of course, what can be gained from this? What can be gained from climbing everest or playing cricket either??
nand
Send a private message to nand
va_ra_sa
Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 26
#4
Amazing and commendable feat it is nand.Thanks for posting the link , I didnt hear a mention of this in any of the regular media i listen/read.
Bhavik Gandhi - Indian in a row boat across the Atlantic - R2IClubForums
Bhavik Gandhi - Indian in a row boat across the Atlantic - R2IClubForums
http://www.humanedgetech.com/expedition/bhavik/
I have been following this guys progress and it is fascinating. Leave alone that fact that it is stupendous that a desi can even think of attempting something like this - what would his parents think!! His boat capsized in a storm, and he waited for a big enough wave to come from the right diretion to upright it. Apart from this he lost his rudder and desalinator and still managed to carry on and is right now 40 miles from completion.
Sadly, no where in the Indian media have they found space to cover this between the coach appointment and the abhi-ash tamasha
nand
Send a private message to nand
Desi
Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chicago Suburb Posts: 3,265
#2
Be it Branson's balloon race or Bhavik's boat trip - neither excite me either.
__________________
Desi
If you argue with a fool, you leave the argument feeling like a fool.
Desi
Send a private message to Desi
nand
Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: santa clara, ca Posts: 411
#3
desi - fair enough that it may not be exciting for you. This kind of stuff is routine for a gora but not so for a desi to be doing this. I thought it was brave of this guy to attempt this. Of course, what can be gained from this? What can be gained from climbing everest or playing cricket either??
nand
Send a private message to nand
va_ra_sa
Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 26
#4
Amazing and commendable feat it is nand.Thanks for posting the link , I didnt hear a mention of this in any of the regular media i listen/read.
Bhavik Gandhi - Indian in a row boat across the Atlantic - R2IClubForums
Thursday, June 7, 2007
"Vodka Martini Shaken not Stirred": Bhavik Gandhi..1 Man, 1 Boat 3000 miles
Bhavik Gandhi..1 Man, 1 Boat 3000 miles
This guy is amazing. Found this while browsing, very interesting...
2000 people have sailed the globe,
1400 have climbed Mt. Everest,
450 have been into Space,
180 have been to the PolesTo date,
There have been only 32 successful attempts at rowing Solo across the Atlantic.
Starting from April 11th 2006, Bhavik will attempt to row 3000 nautical miles (5000 km) across the Atlantic Ocean, from Spain to Barbados. He will spend an estimated 90 days at sea in a 23 ft boat, rowing solo, non-stop and unsupported. Ocean rowing is the world’s toughest human powered endurance sport.
for more info..http://www.bhavik.com/crossatlantic/index.htmposted by Viswanath GK Akella at 1:37 AM
"Vodka Martini Shaken not Stirred": Bhavik Gandhi..1 Man, 1 Boat 3000 miles
Sunday, June 3, 2007
Bhavik Gandhi-(Miss Olive) fighting against Wind and Waves forces! | ISS Fan Club
Bhavik Gandhi-(Miss Olive) fighting against Wind and Waves forces!
ToniG – June 3, 2007 – 10:40
Hi! Guys,
CallSign: Miss Olive
about: Bhavik Gandhi (India) ; http://www.oceanrowing.com
please take this and passing others to inform everyone a big person is now
aprx. 1650N 5700W and all Support and Human Resources as possible!
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Good Day! Dear OM Dale Martin KG5U , Webmaster of:
Johnson Space Center
Amateur Radio Club
W5RRR
First of all, Congratulations for this Great Webpage.
Let me introduce you, my name is Toni (ea-8-bqm), this message is for inform W5RRR Members of intention from my part to giving Bhavik Gandhi (callsign: Miss Olive), a very good a draft of "Wind" of Happiness, Courage, Spirit, Radio Up-range, Weather Support and most important, human Resources.
at time, another rower also alone is now in Pacific Ocean; Ralph Tuijn.
God Bless to all !
73s to All. Toni ea-8-bqm
copy to:
gaston.bertels@skynet.be
ariss@arrl.org
ans-editor@amsat.org
forum.admin@aus-city.com
n8fgv@amsat.org
etc
Dear Sir, this e-mail is with destination to who can help become positive result in order to have a radio contact via Vhf .
I ask you if possible a call from ARISS via voice to Bhavik. The proposite is giving him a Cheer Up! Good Message, from Space to a person who was May24 just 15N 52W rowing alone inbound Antigua or other near Island in Caribbean in about 20 days (he is RX in Marine 16ch H24).
Thanks very much in advanced!, please answer me when possible.
Toni.login or register to post comments – previous forum topic – next forum topic – 870 reads
Re: Bhavik Gandhi callsign Miss Olivepd0rkc – June 3, 2007 – 10:57
Hello Toni,
Dangerous mission on the Ocean (I hope all will make it!).
Are there amateur radio operators in the boats?
What radio equipment (and antennas) they have in the boats?73's Cor PD0RKC
Bhavik Gandhi-(Miss Olive) fighting against Wind and Waves forces! | ISS Fan Club
Sunday, April 15, 2007
India Positive: April 15, 2007
Sunday, April 15, 2007
Bhavik Gandhi rows the Atlantic solo
Bhavik Gandhi began his attempt at becoming the first Indian and first Asian to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean on 28th February, 2007.
Bhavik set off from the coast of Spain and is expected to reach his destination Antigua, 3000 nautical miles away, in about 90 days.
Bhavik in his attempt to row across the Atlantic unaided is at the mercy of the weather and has to endure extreme conditions such as gale force winds, storms and regular 4-storey high waves in the open ocean, not to mention the constant fear of sharks and whales.
Read more on Bhavik Gandhi's journey
Friday, April 13, 2007
UK Sailing Forum - BLUEMOMENT :: Ocean Rowing update
Author
MessageNick
Admiral of the Blue
Joined: 12 May 2002
Posts: 1082
Location: Oban. ScotlandPosted: Fri Apr 13, 2007 11:06 pm Post subject: Ocean Rowing update
Those of you who followed all the La Gomera sections of the blog will know that Bhavik Ghandi and Graham Walters are both rowing the Atlantic at the moment in their own inimitable styles.
Bhavik (16.5780N,35.5808W ) is leaking 3 litres a day and has put all the rescue services on standby . . .
http://www.humanedgetech.com/expedition/bhavik/
Graham (191437N 0470443W) is leaking two gallons a day and is going to fix it . . .
http://www.atlanticpuffin.co.uk/P7.htm
_________________
- Nick
Webcraft UK Ltd
'Surfing Made Simple'
Nick
Admiral of the Blue
Joined: 12 May 2002
Posts: 1082
Location: Oban. Scotland
Bhavik is rowing away happily again having fixed his rudder - he is well South of his course for Antitigua though and may regret not having charts for anywhere else when he gets to the other side!
No news from Graham since the 10th, which is a bit worrying.
_________________
- Nick
Webcraft UK Ltd
'Surfing Made Simple'
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
Posts
