Pray for Suzie

You know the Southern Ocean ? 

Then pray for Suzie Goodall, please. 

More drama on the high seas.
Do you know what ‘pitchpoled’ means?
To be pitchpoled is not a pleasant experience.
“The boat is destroyed. 
I can’t make up a jury rig”.

‘Roaring Forties’ was named by RK-J, prints carry is and my signatures.

“Spirit of Mystery” commissioned by Pete Goss, [available as a signed print, from £147 inc P&P]
“Ice Maiden”, sold to Tracy Edwards [available as a signed print, £147 inc P&P]

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Sea Drama unfolding

Drama unfolding.
Latest news via GGR control.
ACTIVATED EPIRB.CANT WALK.MIGHT NEED STRETCHER Position: 39′ 25.297 S 077′ 30.629 E at 22 Sep 02:28 UTC
 
Race HQ finally received a satellite text message from Abhilash Tomy, the injured Indian solo sailor dismasted in the South Indian Ocean some 1,900 miles SW of Perth, Australia on Friday.
Abhilash Tomy is onboard a replica of Sir Robin Knox-Johnston’s famous yacht ‘Suhali’ in conditions not unlike those shown here when Spirit of Mystery’ was in about the same waters. 

Spirit of Mystery in the Southern Ocean
I painted this for the illustrious Pete Goss who described similar conditions.
Pete said his boat felt as if it was being repeatedly rammed by a car.
The boat experienced a knock down and a crewman was seriously injured.
 
50 years astern, Robin K-J became the first person to circumnavigate solo, non stop, Falmouth to Falmouth.
Back to today’s story, from subsequent messages, rescue authorities in Australia and India now know that the 39 year old Naval Commander is safe onboard his disabled yacht ‘Thuriya’ … take a closer look  … 

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Golden Globe Race

New British Marine text: Specially written at the request of British Marine News’ editor, you can see why in the text, the following can be adapted for other journals so do please bring it to the attention of any editors and journalists you know, thank you. 

The Golden Globe 50 th Anniversary Race, excitement builds with the date almost upon us.

Roaring Forties” in many ways sums up the spirit and achievement of the first single handed, non stop circumnavigation by the 26 year old Robin Knox-Johnston.

Robin Knox-Johnston speaks
Roaring Forties

The following is part of your British marine heritage.

Roaring Forties” was specially commissioned by Robin and Sue Knox-Johnston for his 50th birthday as were the signed ‘Heritage’ prints for collectors (a few remain, see below).

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