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Re: Andrew McAuley's likely kayaking death
Posted By: Doug Manfred In Response To: Andrew McAuley's likely kayaking death (SteveB)
Date: Wednesday, 21 February 2007, at 3:41 p.m.
: If anyone had been following Andrew McAuley's attempt to cross the Tasman sea
: from Tasmania to New Zealand, it appears to have had a very sad ending
: with his upturned kayak being found just one day away from his destination
: point. The search has now been called off to recover his body and he
: leaves behind a wife and 3 year old son - Very sad. The following link has
: some editirial about his progress as dies his website listed below.: The latest entry at his website is as follows: At 7.15pm NZ time on Friday
: 9th February, the New Zealand coastguard received an almost indecipherable
: transmission on channel 16 from a vessel identifying itself as 'Kayak 1'
: in the Fiordland. Andrew was within sight of land.: When no further communication was received, ships in the area were diverted
: to investigate. A full scale aerial search ensued, and Andrew's kayak was
: located, capsized, late the following evening approximately 30 nautical
: miles off the coast of New Zealand. Andrew was not found, yet his spirit
: will live on forever. In my mind, he achieved his goal.: Ant, you live for adventure, and you've just had the most incredible
: adventure this time. We were with you all the way! You have lived life to
: the fullest, and you'll live on in our hearts forever!: Andrew's family and support team wish to express our utmost appreciation and
: thanks to all those involved in the search — the New Zealand Rescue
: Coordination Centre, the Te Anau police, the Australian government and all
: the wonderful New Zealand local people who have extended their hearts and
: offers of help in this most difficult time. We are indebted to you all.: We are extremely proud of Andrew and will always remain so. His incredible
: achievements in adventuring are without parallel. Whilst being driven by
: the challenge of making the impossible possible, much of Andrew's
: motivation was also based on inspiring others to get up and have a go at
: exploring their own limits. He was and will continue to be an inspiration
: to others in their own personal endeavours.: Ant, we love you and will miss you more than words can express
: My thoughts go out to his family. SteveB
: http://209.18.66.66/labels/news.html
: http://www.andrewmcauley.com/Andrew McAuley's apparent loss in the Tasman Sea is a tragic event however it should not come as a suprise that Mr. McAuley died. An open water crossing of that magnitude involves tremendous risk even for the elite paddlers. Mr. McAuley was apparently willing to accept this risk even with a small child at home. I guess if you want the ultimate adventure you must be willing to pay the ultimate price.
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