Dave Rastovich Begins His Transparentsea (Ocean Paddle)
OCT. 1ST – NOV. 5TH 2009 | DAVE RASTOVICH BEGINS HIS TRANSPARENTSEA
(Ocean paddle) A MODERN JOURNEY WITH ANCIENT CREATURES | BYRON BAY TO BONDI BEACH, NSW, AUSTRALIA
Electric’s Dave Rastovich has set sail and begun his environmental awareness journey down the east coast of Australia. Assisted only by the wind and waves, the team aims to each paddle single-seat Hobie trimaran sea-kayaks the entire distance, with the goal of reaching Sydney 36 days later on November 5th.
As the Transparentsea paddlers, make their way to Sydney from Byron Bay they will draw attention to the plight of the humpback whales and coastal pollution issues. A mid-ocean rendezvous between the participants of the Transparentsea environmental awareness initiative and the crew of the Sea Shepherd’s Steve Irwin took place offshore from the Northern NSW town of Yamba on the weekend.
The trimaran sea kayaks being used by the paddlers were dwarfed by the size of the Steve Irwin that will dock in Sydney until October 12th, before leaving for Perth and then the Southern Ocean to officially commence its whale fighting campaign in December.
Irwin Captain Alex Cornelissen and his crew had hot cups of tea waiting for campaigners Chris Del Moro (San Diego, USA), Will Conner (Byron Bay, AUS), Surfrider Foundation GM Kristy Theissling (Coolangatta, AUS) and Dave Rastovich (Brunswick Heads, AUS) who each hauled themselves from the rough sea up a rope ladder to climb aboard.
Rastovich, who is a renowned professional ‘free-surfer’, spoke on behalf of the surfing community and the intentions of the Transparentsea voyage.
“It’s only a small act, but I know all the surfers I’ve met around the world during my travels in the last year have all been supportive of what we’re doing and particularly of Sea Shepherd’s front line activism,” said Rastovich.
For plenty more amazing pictures and blogs from Dave and the Transparent team about Dave’s journey visit www.transparentseavoyage.com.
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