17/09/2014
A month ago, as the sun was rising, the Moon Row began across the world's largest man made water: Lake Kariba. Thirty-four and a half hours later the crossing was successfully completed as the sun was setting over Siavonga. The Moon Row took place into a strong headwind that at times reduced the rowing boats from 16 to only 2 kph, and into big waves that almost sank the boats, forcing the crews to bail out every 10 minutes. The row continued through the night as the boats threaded their way past the islands of Kotakota and along the invisible border with Zimbabwe, their path lit by the bright creamy light of the Super Moon. Some were able to sn**ch sleep when they could, but most did not, remaining awake for more than 40 hours, playing their part to keep the joint British/Zambian team moving along the 250km length of the massive lake. This was truly a team effort, where everyone put everything on the line for each other; overcoming blistered hands, sun burn and heatstroke and the constant fear of crocodiles to achieve the aim. We learned a lot about ourselves and a lot about each other. A remarkable achievement, by remarkable people.
Be proud of what you have done.
