Monday, June 18, 2007

Metroblogging Mumbai: Bhavik Gandhi Rows Across the Atlantic

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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."

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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

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image story Bhavik has made an incredible row, in spite of serious adversities even managing to beach. Image of Bhavik sent live over Contact 4.0 courtesy of Bhavik Gandhi (click to enlarge).

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01:35 am EDT Jun 18, 2007
Indian Bhavik Ghandi has become the first Asian to row across the Atlantic - solo, and beach to beach. On Everest, Conrad Anker and his team bagged the latest spring summits registered ever. But questions have arised about the press release of the climb: "First to free climb the route? The first confirmed true, i.e. unaided, ascent?" What's up with all that - and what about Cadiach and Fritsche? ExWeb has sent out emails to sort things out - so stay tuned.
Meanwhile, international mountaineers forge ahead on new routes in Pakistan, and many more climbers are approaching the country’s higher peaks. On a sadder note, exploration pioneers Wally Herbert and Ernest Hofstetter passed away last week.
Bhavik Gandhi ARRIVES in Antigua - Solo Atlantic row completed! "Bhavik arrived at Jabberwock Beach, Antigua at 5:45 p.m. local time," his home team reported on Friday. "He is the first Asian to complete an Ocean Rowing Expedition solo and unassisted, land to land." Bhavik has made an incredible row, in spite of serious adversities, the Indian rower even managed to beach.

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Sunday, June 17, 2007

Bhavik Gandhi rows across the Atlantic

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Sunday, June 17, 2007

Bhavik Gandhi : A Feat worth remembering

Bhavik Gandhi became the first asian to row across the atlantic ocean - unassisted. Check this link for more on his feat.
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