Tasman Sea

[Mark R]

With thanks to Wenley ...

http://www.crossingtheditch.com.au/

Awesome. Check out the wiggly line on the map ...

[landlocked]

There are aparently two teams, one going each way http://news.theage.com.au/tasman-sea-ad ... -1h1r.html Its not clear if there are in a kayak or rowing.

[geoffm]

Things are not looking too good for the boys crossing the ditch.
http://www.crossingtheditch.com.au/

Geoff

[Wenley]

Justin in his last podcast, sounded worried for an Australian. Last night the line where they hook up the sea anchor tangled itself in the rudder, and threatens to tear it off.
A storm makes to hazardous for any of them to go into the water and cut the line.
As of now, they are in the cabin, dressed in their dry suits with their BA's on.

[geoffm]

It's morning for them now and all is still ok.

Geoff

[Mark R]

They were out there for 60+ days!

Resurrected this thread because last night I saw the film of their trip, big screen (Banff Mountain Film Festival came to Poole).

Really enjoyable film, something of a light-hearted feelgood vibe to it. Taster - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Og_HPc5rZkc

If you can get hold of the DVD, it's recommended as an uplifting/ inspiring counterbalance to the Andrew MacAuley film.

[Paul Barrett]

Awesome

[Wenley]

Mark,

Thanks for the advice. The DVD trailer indeed looks terrific. Who would have thought? A DVD copy signed by both Caistrission and Jones is available through their website.

[janet brown]

Crossing the Ditch wins the Grand Prize at Kendal Mountain Film Festival.

Justin and James currently Crossing the Ice.

Janet