In today’s news, an intrepid group of men is setting
out to row across the Atlantic from Portugal all the way down to Venezuela. Not
in a comfy yacht or even sailboat. They are hoping to accomplish this audacious
feat in an open rowboat!
Team Essence practices off the coast of Portugal. Photo: Tobi Corney
Their projected route is of particular interest to me since I am describing almost the same route (in reverse) in my novel, After the Cataclysm, Book 3 of the Legends of the Winged Scarab series.
Except, I am giving my protagonists a little more protection
against the elements in their 34-foot Pilothouse Fisher, a sturdy sailboat (they make it, too).
Quite a difference, isn't it?
As a sailing enthusiast, my best wishes go
with these men.
I will be following Team
Essence on their progress to their hopefully successful completion all the way.
