Day 99 No power/radio. Backup oar!

07 June 2007 7-8am local time    
16.55,59.39W
SMS messages just received in from Bhavik
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FIXNG. HAVE ARGOS. 116 NM. BACKUP OAR USED.
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PLS UPDATE WEBSITE. GOT MSG FROM FALMOUTH COASTGUARD. N HAVE ARGOS BEACON. TRYING 2 MANAGE. (7:36am)
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CANT POST. NO ELECT. RADIO REFL. N VHF NOT WORK. BACKUP OAR.
IN TOUCH W FALMOUTH COASTGUARD. WILL HIT EMERGENCY IF NEC. WILL TRY MANAGE (7:42)
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DONT WANT RESCUE (7:32am)
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Although Bhavik's problems are not over by any stretch of the imagination, at least it sounds like he is well and that at this point he does not want rescuing. Hope he can continue to update us via SMS. - Debi
posted by rowdeb at gmail.com
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NOTE: To keep communication lines clear for Bhavik, please do not SMS him.
However, you are welcome to post your messages of support on his website and I will pass these on when he is back online - Debi
http://www.bhavik.com/crossatlantic/messages.asp