The Original FTB Introdution
By Tim Furlong, July 2003
Tim Furlong, Roving
Reporter
On
Saturday 26th July 2003 our intrepid adventurer swapped his Tintin quiff for
his Captain Haddock hat and took on what is probably his most courageous trip
to date. Armed with his precious iPod and very little sailing experience his
intention was to cruise the Atlantic and reach The Caribbean around November.
However, as you will soon learn, it hasn't all been plain sailing. Ninety one days
and two boats later he finds himself back where he started! But ever more
determined he continues his voyage to the islands of sun and spice, will he
make it before Christmas? Place your bets please.
We have put together this website to keep you up to date with Jamie's progress
as and when he makes contact (as you can imagine this will not be very often).
Follow Jamie's diary and indulge in a graphical account of the ups and downs
of life at sea by clicking the little pictures along the top of this page.
Click here to start The Big Trip.
This introduction was written by Jamie's brother when the original FTB website was put together, preceding the Europe and Atlantic trip undertaken in 2003.
Tim helped communicate Jamie's adventures to family and friends by setting up a small site to contain these stories. This is the very original introduction that preceded the FTB web site.
