The Isle of Wight's Mermaid Atlantic team are now 22 days into their row, crossing the Atlantic from La Gomera to Antigua, having almost reached the half way mark of their epic adventure.
The trio have covered 1,165 nautical miles to date, overcoming hostile conditions to take on the event dubbed the "world's toughest row."
Christmas and new year looked a little different for them this year, but - much like fans of Mermaid Gin - they remain in good spirits, watching the sunrise on 2024 and tucking into their cold baked beans, keeping cool under the burning rays.
The fearless threesome stayed on para anchor for a few days due to strong southernly winds, losing a few miles but managing to conserve energy whilst waiting for it to pass.
Paul was hit with a bout of sea sickness - even the most strongest of navy stomachs can become unsettled - without a daggerboard to steady the boat.
With the warmer weather, they're managing to stay dryer and are now beginning to head south to make the most of the trade winds which should carry them through, closer to the finish line.
They've also had company, a little suckerfish stowaway latching onto the bottom of the boat, keeping her clean between hull dives.
'Eat, sleep, rave, repeat' remains the team's mantra during an unpredictable yet never dull voyage across the Atlantic.
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