First crossing of the Tasman Sea by kayak

First crossing of the Tasman Sea by kayak
Who
James Castrission, Justin Jones
What
First
Where
New Zealand (Sydney,)
When
13 January 2008
James Castrission and Justin Jones (both Australia) completed the first crossing of the Tasman Sea by kayak, travelling west to east aboard the customized double 9-m “Lot 41”. Castrission and Jones left Foster, Victoria, Australia, on 13 November 2007 and travelled 3,318 km (1,791.6 nautical miles; 2,061.7 miles) over 62 days, reaching New Plymouth, New Zealand, on 13 January 2008.