Sharing some faith...

The ladies lay their hands on the boat today.

Praying to the father

Pastor T.D. Hackett of Scotts United Methodist Church (MD) and I pray this morning.

Rowing Station Painted

Henry paints rowing station as her mom takes a look.

Goree Challenge III Rowing Oar Tour

What makes you happy?

For me, ocean rowing with a Coca-Cola.

Congressman Weiner writes to Secretary Clinton

Congressman Weiner (NY-9) has written to Secretary of State, Madam Hillary Rodham Clinton, in support of Goree Challenge HIV/AIDS testing and prevention campaign in Africa.

Never Give Up docks at Times Square

Goree Challenge III - Never Give Up featured on Coca-Cola's Electronic Billboard at New York City's Time Square.

Thanks Lipowear for the shorts.

Thanks Lipowear for the shorts. My bottom will welcome the added comfort while rowing.

Thanks South African Airways

One more time. Thanks South African Airways for the support.

Passport Health NY and the Goree Challenge III

Access Bank of Nigeria donates $5,000.00

"It is my pleasure to inform you that Access Bank will be supporting the Goree Challenge project with the sum of USD 5,000. Kindly provide us with details of your itinerary, including when you intend to travel to Nigeria and USAID’s involvement in your visit to Nigeria", said Omobolanle Babatunde, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility.

Access Bank PLC, one of the largest banks in Nigeria, is also listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange. It is regarded as one of the emerging leaders in Africa.

The North Cove Marina

The North Cove Marina in New York City will host the arrival of ocean rowboat Never Give Up in honor of the late Vice-Admiral Samuel L. Gravely, Jr.

NAZU Dance Company Promo

This group is performing the libation ceremony and drumming for the start of Admirals Row - Annapolis, Maryland to New York City at sunrise on August 15, 2010 on the deck of the National Sailing Hall of Fame.

Passport Health New York

After an in-depth consultation this morning, I received six immunizations that included Yellow Fever, Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio, Meningococcal, Hepatitis A & B from Passport Health New York.

I'll also take malaria pills as an additional safeguard while visiting Angola, Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal and Cape Verde before the start of Goree Challenge III.

Confirmed to depart for Trappe, Maryland

On Friday, I spoke with Composite Yacht and confirmed my arrival on August 9. Signal Mate is doing the electrical work on the boat. It will be close, but the guys will pull it off, with help from the father...