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#RowToRio Botha “...the first thing I did on arrival was to eat a burger, chips and a Coke, which I was craving and it tasted really amazing. I know I need to start rebuilding my body now, with healthy fresh food. I am physically exhausted.” KB
#RowToRio Botha : “...When I started planning this trip two years ago people said I was mad. I want to encourage everyone to dream big, do big and never to allow anyone to discourage you. Life is a great adventure.” KB
#RowToRio A similar route was previously completed by South African duo, Wayne Robertson and Braam Malherbe, in 92 days, in 2017. KB
#RowToRio In completing the crossing, Botha set world records as the first person to row a south transatlantic route alone and unsupported by any safety craft, as well as for the fastest row from Cape to Rio. KB
#RowToRio After recuperating in Buzios, he rowed on to Cabo Frio to complete his voyage and to receive a massive Brazilian welcome at the original Rio de Janeiro Yacht Club, better known as, ”Iate Clube do Rio de Janeiro”. KB
#RowToRio Botha rowed into the small bay of Buzios just north of Rio de Janeiro, yesterday. KB
#RowToRio Cape Town extreme adventurer, 59-year-old Zirk Botha, has completed his solo transatlantic ocean crossing on his boat ‘Ratel’, from South Africa to Brazil in a world record of 70 days. KB Images : Supplied
#RowToRio Depending on the weather, Botha will decide on a new date to start his journey. KB
#RowToRio Officials say Botha was in no danger and decided to turn back. KB
#RowToRio [Update] The NSRI says Zirk Botha opted to turn around as changing weather conditions prevented his effort and “he aborted the voyage choosing instead to turn around and head back to Cape Town yesterday”. KB
#RowToRio The boat named “Ratel” which he practically built himself, is fitted with solar panels and solar-charged batteries as the source of electricity for Botha’s desalinator, auto-pilot, safety equipment, radio, and satellite communications equipment. KB
#RowToRio He is the first person to attempt the Trans-Atlantic crossing alone, and expects to row for an average of 14 hours a day, covering 20 - 40 nautical miles per day depending on weather. KB
#RowToRio Sponsored by juwi Renewable Energies, 59 year-old Botha is undertaking the extreme challenge in support of the environment and sustainable development. KB
#RowToRio Botha, rowed out of Granger Bay, Cape Town on Saturday, starting a journey set to take him approximately 100 days. KB
#RowToRio A Cape Town ocean rower, Zirk Botha, has started his 7000km Solo Trans-Atlantic Row to Rio de Janeiro 🎥 @BrandtKev - KB
#RowToRio He is the first person to attempt the Trans-Atlantic crossing alone, and expects to row for an average of 14 hours a day, covering 20 - 40 nautical miles per day depending on weather. KB
#RowToRio Sponsored by juwi Renewable Energies, 59 year-old Botha is undertaking the extreme challenge in support of the environment and sustainable development. KB
#RowToRio Botha, rowed out of Granger Bay, Cape Town on Saturday, starting a journey set to take him approximately 100 days. KB
#RowToRio A Cape Town ocean rower, Zirk Botha, has started his 7000km Solo Trans-Atlantic Row to Rio de Janeiro 🎥 @BrandtKev - KB
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