[Paddlewise] Tasman crossings

G'Day,

Thought some of you might be interested in two expeditions that aim to cross
from Australia to New Zealand. Its not been done yet in a kayak although two
attempts have been made. Many people think its impossible as there is no
significant prevailing wind or current to provide assistance. Anyway the
third and fourth attempts are about to happen in November and December.

Andrew McAuley is going to try in a Mirage and is reckoning on a 30 day
crossing. His web site is http://www.andrewmcauley.com/tasman.html

James Castrission and Justin Jones 'The Knox-boys' are the other team giving
it a go in a custom made double. They have added 3m to the stern with a 95cm
high pod or 'cabin' for sleeping and they have expanded the forward section
making it 30cm deeper for storage. At present they are planning to depart on
the 9th December from the Australian National Maritime Museum, Cockle Bay
Sydney. They have a web site http://www.crossingtheditch.com.au but it seems
to  be off the air at present.

The distance is about 2000km across sea that can be pretty wild on occasion.


All the best, PeterO
(And best of luck to Andrew and the Knox-boys)
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