CROSSING THE DITCH

The 2008 Sydney International Boat Show will offer a smorgasbord of interesting attractions, none more so that daily appearances by the two young adventurers who conquered the Tasman Sea aboard a kayak.

Justin Jones, 24, and James Castrission, 25, set out from Forster, on the NSW north coast and arrived in New Plymouth, New Zealand, 62 days later. The intrepid duo endured howling winds, mountainous seas, sleep and food deprivation during their epic voyage. They will appear with the actual kayak they called ‘home’ for two months, at the Better Boating Lounge at 2pm and 5.30pm every day except Friday, when their only appearance will be at 7.30pm.

Their dramatic journey is not only the first kayak expedition to cross the Tasman Sea, but has gone into the history books as the longest trans-oceanic kayak journey ever undertaken by two adventurers. Audiences will be riveted to hear first-hand accounts of their travels. Don't miss them!

See Justin & James at the Better Boating Lounge:

Thursday	2 PM & 5.30 PM
Friday	7.30 PM
Saturday	2 PM & 5.30 PM
Sunday	2 PM & 5.30 PM
Monday	2 PM & 5.30 PM
Tuesday	2 PM & 5.30 PM

* Information correct at time of listing