Day 9 - TASMANIA!!!!! Praise the Lord!

Today was the team's final ocean crossing from Clarke Island to Foster Inlet on the north coast of Tasmania!! The guys covered 30 km and crossed Banks Strait, where the famously strong tidal currents lived up to their name. The guys were being pushed at one stage at 7.5km an hour without paddling. They left at 1pm today to get the tides right for the crossing and thanks be to God, it worked perfectly. They were half away across Banks Strait when the tides changed, so it meant for a perfect triangle being pushed back the same distance they had lost in the first half.

The team pulled onto the beach at 5pm this afternoon and everyone was so excited and relieved to be there. Some high fives and hugs were shared and celebratory chocolates bar consumed. The guys have had an amazing night watching the sun go down and reflecting on a fantastic, blessed trip. They've all learnt lots about themselves and ocean paddling and felt like they've grown closer together as a group from the experience. The team is looking forward to their last paddle along the coast tomorrow (20km) to the town of Tomahawk where they can't wait to see their wives, kids, family and friends.

Safe and sound in Tasmania