http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/episode/solo-lost-at-sea-3620/Overview


http://www.vimeo.com/10150048

On January 11, 2007, Andrew McAuley set out on his quest to become the first person to kayak from Australia to New Zealand across one of the wildest and loneliest stretches of ocean on Earth. On February 9, New Zealand maritime authorities received his distress call. Having survived a harrowing and torturous month at sea, conquering monstrous swells and terrifying storms, McAuley lost his life only a day from completing his journey. His body was never recovered, but the camera tapes from his kayak were and they form the basis of this moving and questioning portrait of a complex man, his family, his supporters and his attempt to conquer the ferocious Tasman Sea.

Guess the channel is different to the US, do you know if the date it is to be aired on is the one on the page (Fri Nov 26)?

I'm intrigued as to the sleeping arrangements, I will admit.

Hi Rebecca

I'm really looking forward to this documentary .I e mailed National Geographical ,to date nothing back.

Will pass on details

Just found this link .Enjoy


http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/solo-lost-at-sea/

This was on before on discovery , it was very interesting and worth a watch.
PS the duck killed him???

Check out the comments on U tube.
I think they lack understanding the Adventurous spirit.
It's heart breaking to see his son wave Daddy bye bye.
But I think most of us involved knows the dangers.
See for yourself .

check out Peter Bray's boat, it doesn't look like a kayak but if any one is planning ocean crossings this is the boat to do it in

http://www.adventuresofgreg.com/HPB/10-01-06.html

or alternatly he could have sealed his hood to the second cockpit of a double?? then he wouldn't have lost the ability to role.

poor chap