[Paddlewise] Solo Tasman Crossing

G'Day,

Here's the latest update on Andrew McAuley's solo crossing from Australia to
New Zealand. He's just this day set out from the east coast of Tasmania.

Andrew had been waiting for a low pressure system to pass and is heading off
on the back of it. The boats been tested by the Tasmanian SAR dep't and he's
been practising sleeping in it off the Tasmanian coast. Some interesting
pictures of the boat and quite a few related links on this site.
http://www.andrewmcauley.com/index.html . Andrew intends to stay in touch
with his ground crew by satellite phone so all going well this web site will
be updated regularly throughout the crossing.

Soft manner and slight build but one very tough and experienced guy. If
anyone can make it he can, so here's wishing him the very best of good
fortune.

All the best, PeterO
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