|
|
Kokatat Sponsors Tasman Sea Expedition
Arcata, CA, January 30, 2007 - James Castrission and Justin Jones plan to kayak across the Tasman Sea this month. "Crossing The Ditch" will be the longest trans-oceanic expedition ever attempted with two people in a double kayak, covering over 2200 kilometers in the open sea. This will be the second longest trans-oceanic expedition relying solely on paddle power. They will kayak out of Sydney Harbor, Australia and travel in a custom-made kayak, laden with supplies, safety equipment, and communication systems, to the Bay of Auckland, New Zealand. The journey should take 45-55 days.
"The risk management research is critical in ensuring safety and the overall success of the expedition" said team member Castrission. James and Justin have spent the last fourteen months creating a Risk Management Proposal which studies the major issues pertinent to the success of this expedition. "At a recent sea survival course we were in the water with professional sailors with all their purpose built survival gear...the Kokatat Expedition Dry Suit blew them all away. It kept us warmer, drier and ultimately safer than any one else there," said James Castrission.
The team consists of two adventurers from Sydney who share a deep passion for adventure and the open water. Beneath all their actions, they hold a strong desire to explore and understand the extent of human adventure capability. Together they have undertaken many adventures, achieving a number of outdoor accomplishments. In 2001 they were both part of the first successful expedition to kayak the entire length of Australia's Murray River. This expedition began at the source of the Murray River, near Thredbo in the high country, and was completed at its mouth at Goolwa, near Adelaide. In the process they raised over $9000 for the Starlight's Children's Foundation.
Crossing the Ditch is the story of two young Australians escaping all the upsets of the world by focusing their energies on achieving one of Australia's last great first adventures. By pushing the boundaries of human endurance, these two mates are not just crossing a vast stretch of ocean but are delving deeply into a complex journey of self discovery.
For more information and to follow this expedition, please visit www.crossingtheditch.com.au.
####
|
|
