Author Topic: 'You guys rock': kayakers complete epic crossing (Read 191 times)

Gixer · « **on:** January 12, 2008, 08:58:24 PM »

Castrission, 25, and Jones, 24, struggled onto Ngamotu Beach, near New Plymouth, 62 days after starting their kayak across the Tasman from their home city, Sydney.

They travelled more than 3300km (2050miles) since their departure on November 13 and battled strong winds and tides that saw them go round in circles for part of the trip.

More.

http://www.smh.com.au/news/world/kayakers-cross-tasman/2008/01/13/1200159257584.html

WTG Aussies!

~~...-Gixer~~

SD67 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 13, 2008, 01:24:49 AM »

I heard their landing live on the local radio. ~~Braver souls than I~~

Halo · « **Reply #2 on:** January 14, 2008, 11:43:51 PM »

The guy in the back seems to have gotten the best of that seating arrangment and adjacent accomodations.

Bodhi · « **Reply #3 on:** January 14, 2008, 11:54:03 PM »

thats one hell of a kayak!

WTG guys.

eskimo2 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 15, 2008, 12:43:22 AM »

Holy Cow!

That's awesome!

I recall doing 13 ocean miles once, I can't imagine that kind of trip.