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Australia to New Zealand by Kayak |
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 On November 13 2007 James, Justin and Lot 41 departed Forster, Australia. 62 days later they arrived in New Plymouth New Zealand.
They had kayaked 3318km, braved 10 metre swells, faced howling winds of over 50 knots, endured severe food and sleep deprivation, wasting muscles and adverse winds and currents to become the first kayak expedition across the tasman sea as well as become the longest trans oceanic kayaking expedition undertaken by two expeditioners. Find out how they did this incredible feat!! Planning Planning the most critical part of any expedition, proper planning is the blueprint for success. Crossing the ditch took 62 days. The preparation took over 3 and a half years. Training Training crossing the ditch was going to push james and justin to the very limit. Training their bodies and minds to be capable of such a feat was critical. Risk Management Risk management real time decision support, heavy weather management, crisis plans…get to the heart of what it takes to win. Technology On-board Technology live global tracking, communications, electric systems…click here to find out more about the technology on board lot 41. Details coming soon... |
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Rush is the internationally acclaimed innovation group responsible for some of the world's most compelling, dynamic and interactive projects. Rush was born out of race recon, the independent specialist risk consulting, real-time media and technology company focused on supporting world class high risk / high speed ventures.
Rush supported James and Justin with planning and risk management support, specific kayak, food and sleep deprivation and confined spaces training, real-time decision support from oceanographic, meteorological and satellite GPS tracking and finally with interactive and compelling media platforms such as our expedition 2.0 'follow the adventure" coverage of crossing the ditch.
www.rushlabs.com
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