Day 51: Stop theif The tranquillity of being out here has allowed my mind to wander; this morning I bumped into a memory that I had not visited for a while. Maybe there was some relation to the long line fishing stealing from the ocean and today's memory. richardkohler.co.za/day-51-stop-th…

Day 52: Short and sweet Today was just rain squall, one after the other. I have another milestone to celebrate soon. Passing the 1000km to go mark. About 10 days, and I am eyeing the 19th as a good day to arrive. #OceanX #htfu #RichardKohler richardkohler.co.za/day-52-short-a…

The countdown has begun! 10 days 1000 km to go R290,220 raised for Operation Smile 53 smiles changed forever! Can we get to 70 smiles before I get to Brazil? 17 more smiles to go! Click here to make a difference. Operation Smile South Africa #opsmile givengain.com/ap/richard-koh…

Day 53: AIS Error Full blog post on my website. I noticed a red error light intermittently lighting up on the AIS unit last night. That's a little concerning as I am coming up to some busy traffic near Salvador. #htfu #RichardKohler #OceanX richardkohler.co.za/day-53-ais-err…

These are the suggested routes from the different weather models for reaching Salvador. They consider Osiyeza's performance in different conditions and what lies ahead based on forecasts. This shows Richard's expected position or Wednesday next week. #htfu #richardkohler #oceanx

Day 54: Sooty Terns Click on blog link for full story. #htfu #richardkohler #oceanx richardkohler.co.za/day-54-sooty-t…

Day 57: Dishwasher duties Click link for full story. Washing dishes must be one of life's great wastes of time, yet an unfortunate necessity. #htfu #richardkohler #oceanx

Day 58: Big news My lovely wife Judy is coming to Brazil! How lekker is this? With the help of friends and family, they got her a ticket. Ah, I can't wait to see her on the dockside. #OceanX #htfu #RichardKohler richardkohler.co.za/day-58-big-new…

400km out from Salvador, Weather Router Rob gives us an update on the approach as Richard arrives in Brazil. #OceanX #htfu #RichardKohler #OpSmile youtu.be/epoFd8ZPebE

Day 59: the beauty in nature Click on link for full post. The wildlife I have experienced has surpassed all my other Atlantic crossings. I get to watch each blue bottle or tiny specks of plankton shimmering in the sunlight slowly move past me. #htfu richardkohler.co.za/day-59-the-bea…

Day 60: Carnival is calling Click on link for full blog post. The excitement on Osiyeza is palpable. Two and a half days to go. ETA Sunday afternoon/evening Brazil time. #OceanX #htfu #RichardKohler #OpSmile #AltSA richardkohler.co.za/day-60-carniva…

We are in the final stages. 140km to go, and Richard is moving quickly and in great spirits. Right now his ETA is 15h00 at the entrance. #htfu #richardkohler #oceanx

Day 61: ETA The estimated time of arrival is something everyone wants to know. I don't blame them at all but it is one of those things that changes. #htfu #richardkohler #oceanx richardkohler.co.za/day-61-eta/

Day 62: The Race For full post click on link This will be my final blog while at sea. My next blog will be after my arrival. Nothing about the crossing had anything to do with a race, but the final two days have turned into a race against time and tide.

My goal of raising HALF A MILLION Rand for Operation Smile has not only been achieved thanks to the generosity of everyone who has donated, but we have surpassed this goal! We have raised an incredible R503,521, changing 92 children’s lives forever.

Now this is something to smile about! My last sunrise on day 63... ETA 3pm SA time, 10am local time in Salvador. Watch this space... #oceanx #richardkohler #htfu

You can track Richard's final sprint to Salvador here track.spoortrack.com/?token=RzBFAiB…

Making my way down the Bahia shore. Next point is the lighthouse black/white at the entrance to the Bay. Waiting for my welcoming party to join me as I make the final dash to Proto da Barra. #htfu #richardkohler #oceanx

Richard's first time in a motor vehicle this year, on his way to get his passport stamped. Welcome to Brazil Bem-vindo ao Brasil #htfu #Richardkohler #oceanx

Guess who's back? Back again. Shady's back, tell a friend. Guess who's back? Guess who's back? Amazing what a good wash, shave and haircut can do 😜 #richardkohler #htfu #oceanx