Sarah Outen


Blog entries from October 2008

Oct 31st: the big freeze

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That’s what I did today: Froze. Not in fear. Not in time. Not a super big batch of spag bol or anything foody. No - I actually froze in the cold. With the wind whipping straight down from Siberia I was chilled to the bone, my very inner core, when I stood atop the aft… »


Oct 26th: newbies on board

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I am very pleased to welcome on board Biojoule, WaterRower UK and Expedition Medicine as Bronze Sponsors - Biojoule with finance and the latter with product sponsorship.
Biojoule are an Oxford-based company who specialise in sustainable woodchip fuel - both production and retail. As keen supporters of rowing they have kindly come on board as a… »


Oct 23rd: Serendipity and me

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I have heard a few grumbles that pictures of the Maiden Voyage and subsequent outings have not appeared on my site yet - humble apologies and herewith some shots from the initial sessions. I have been amazed and super chuffed at the amount of attention she attracts at Rutland Water - plenty of folks… »


Oct 15th: the maiden voyage

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Monday was indeed a happy happy day. The lovely Serendipity (more on the name another time) went for her first ever outing and I am very pleased to report that she is an absolute dream to row, as well as being a complete stunner on the eye. We went out on Rutland Water, with the… »


Oct 8th: happy monday

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Hopefully it will be a happy monday - it has all the makings of a good day as it will be the first splash test for my sparkly new boat - currently sitting on my drive looking very smart indeed with her new stickers. What a fine specimen. Pictures and tales to follow…


Oct 3rd: where did October come from?

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If anyone knows the answer to the above then please, answers on a postcard. For me it seems to have popped out of nowhere, bringing with it some super chilly weather which makes for nipped ears when speeding about on my bike. Three cheers for the sunshine though, that has been welcome indeedy.
So, the arrival… »