NEWS
THE FINAL CHAPTER BEGINS
Thu, 24 Apr 2008 11:45:08 +0000

      Adrian Flanagan is about to set sail on the final leg of the Alpha Global Expedition. Success will see Flanagan become the first solo yachtsman to complete a ‘vertical’ circumnavigation of the earth. The last part of the voyage is a 1,600 mile stretch from Mehamn in northern Norway to The Royal Southern Yacht Club [...]

ABS, RS to work on Arctic LNG ships
Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:36:52 +0000

Russian Northern Sea Route near Ostrov Peschanyy Photo: Adrian Flanagan Alpha Global Expedition CLASSIFICATION societies ABS and the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) are to jointly develop of classification rules for Arctic LNG Carriers under a wide ranging cooperative agreement between the two IACS members. BB.firetrench.com broadlyrisks.firetrench.com agx.firetrench.com ftnews.firetrench.com ftd.firetrench.com

An Appeal To Reason, A Cool Look At Global Warming
Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:13:23 +0000

This is an important book, not least because it presents a view for reason which has been censored in many countries. The author begins by saying that his three previous books, in different genre, were published eagerly by British publishers, but that this latest book was flatly rejected by every British publisher even with the [...]

The holiday Adrian was dreaming of
Wed, 09 Apr 2008 09:15:31 +0000

Adrian with Benji and Gabriel at La Pirogue, Mauritius Gabriel’s first sailing lesson Gabriel and Louise Adrian and Benji in the canoe In an article published in the Telegraph at the end of last year asking well known adventurers what they were dreaming of having for Christmas, Adrian described the holiday we have just had. www.mauritius.net I have been staying [...]

Adrian talks at The Royal Lymington Yacht Club
Mon, 03 Mar 2008 15:52:43 +0000

Adrian and Louise Flanagan visited the Royal Lymington Yacht Club on Wednesday 27 February and gave a very interesting talk on Adrian’s vertical circumnavigation. Some 120 members were present and the talk went down extremely well. A lot of interest was shown in particular in his adventures - such as being swept overboard [...]

Sale “Barrabas” from Adrian Flanagan
Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:42:14 +0000

“In October 2005, adventurer Adrian Flanagan set sail on the Alpha Global Expedition, a single-handed ‘vertical’ circumnavigation. In May this year, he will complete the last part of this spectacular expedition, from Norway to the south of England. As Adrian has new plans after the expedition, White Whale Yachtbrokers from Holland is honoured to offer [...]

A great day at The Collins Stewart London Boat Show
Sun, 20 Jan 2008 20:23:28 +0000

Adrian arrives on the main stage for his presentation Matt, Owain, Toby and Rob from Kemp Sails Adrian and Louise with Karen, John and Will Curry from Hydrovane

Adrian on stage at The Collins Stewart London Boat Show
Thu, 10 Jan 2008 09:16:55 +0000

  Adrian will be giving a 30 minute presentation on the Main Stage at The Collins Stewart London Boat Show on Sunday 20th January at [...]

Happy New Year
Mon, 31 Dec 2007 16:34:32 +0000

The FIRE Project Teams wish our readers, contributors and supporters a happy and successful 2008

Happy Christmas!
Mon, 24 Dec 2007 21:26:12 +0000


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News Archive

13 April 2006
Adrian tries out a new ocean

News from Adrian is that he is making steady progress towards Hawaii however his back-up computer seems to have now all but given up so we are very grateful to have the Satcom phone as we now rely on this almost 100% for communication.  Adrian told me yesterday that in a moment of real depression concerning his 'computer issues' he reminded himself that none of his sailing heroes had even had e mail, let alone all the other gadgetry that is on Barrabas.  After that reality check he started to feel better.

Back home I am in full swing getting together the supply drop for Hawaii.  I have managed to get The Waikiki Yacht Club to agree to help with the drop and I am very grateful to Commodore Ivan Chan Wa for his pledge of assistance. The plan is that sponsor DHL will fly the shipment to Hawaii and deliver it to the Waikiki Yacht Club who will in turn deliver it somewhere off-shore on to Barrabas.  Ivan has also promised something tasty from their restaurant.  Adrian now has not seen fresh food for five and a half months.

I also want to say a huge thank you to Niamh Lyon at Timberland for not flinching once when I presented her with a further very ambitious wish list over lunch in London a few weeks ago!  Timberland and Kemp Sails are generously supplying us with a brand new spinnaker which will really help Adrian make up some lost time on his way from Hawaii to Russia.

I have been back on the phone as I was at the beginning of this adventure begging, stealing and borrowing.  Only this time it has been somewhat easier as Adrian has managed to achieve so much.  I'd like to thank some  new sponsors who have come on board over the past couple of weeks.  Musto for providing essential quality clothing for the adverse conditions Adrian will undoubtedly meet during the coming months, RS for supplying some vital electrical components, John Lewis (High Wycombe) and Waitrose (Thame) for supplying lots of bits and pieces Adrain requested such as a new digital camera and plastic mixing bowls.  Over the next week or so I will share the full shopping list along with the sponsors who have very kindly fulfilled it.

Louise Flanagan