After 50 days at sea our intrepid adventurer friends Pete Goss MBE and Andy Warrender have returned to dry land after circumnavigating Tasmania in kayaks.Together, they padded for 1500km around the 26th largest island in the world.The expedition was supported by GORE-TEX®, which provided the very latest in high-tech breathable and protective clothing, including bespoke drysuits.The pair took on the Southern ocean swells, went overboard and even encountered some grumpy seals on their journey. It was not all hard work though and along the journey Pete and Andy captured some amazing sights including white sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters. The trip also brought them close to rays, dolphins, albatross, wombats and kookaburra, and saw them pitching their tents under starry skies. Sadly, they did not catch a glimpse of the Tasmanian Devil.Pete said that the trip has exceeded all expectations: “If I had to choose my favourite section it would be the west coast for it is wild, remote and one is always aware of the southern ocean. If I had to choose the most beautiful it would be the Freycinet Peninsula and for warmth, generosity and kindness I would have to embrace the whole Island for we have been made so welcome by all that we have come across. Tasmania is a very special place.”Andy said this has been the culmination of a long term dream: “From a kayaker’s perspective Tasmania offers every variety of paddling possible from the challenging seas and swells of the southern ocean to idyllic, almost topical waters. It's been brilliant.”While Andy and Pete predominantly used paddle-power, Pete had designed an innovative sailing rig for the kayaks to give them some wind assistance when conditions allowed. Pete said: “If technology from other disciplines and innovation can improve a design and make life easier, I say ‘why not’?”Here at CG we are delighted to hear the pair successfully and safely arrived back on solid ground and are very excited to follow and be involved with their next big adventure. Watch this space!
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