Missing trans-Tasman kayaker Andrew McAuley

We are both extremely stunned to hear of the news at the weekend that Andrew McAuley's kayak had been found only miles off the New Zealand Coast. We had been following his attempt to kayak from Australia to New Zealand by kayak, solo and unsupported. He went missing just a few days from his expected finish. He sent a rescue message to operators late on Friday. The next day, search and rescue teams were not able to find him in the Tasman sea.
Just 80km from the New Zealand coastline, his kayak was found on Saturday, missing a lifejacket and the canopy he closed up when he slept.

He was a very responsible kayaker and put alot of time into the details to make his expedition possible. The slides shown here give you a good idea about the challenge. He was an amazing person and our thoughts go to his family.

http://www.smh.com.au/multimedia/kayak/index.html