Departure Day

We woke to sunny calm morning in the shelter of the bay at Southport and spent the morning unloading all of the crayfishing gear off the Velocity. We filled up all 10 dingy fuel cans, loaded the ginger beer and provisions and prepared the boats for departure.  Also along side the wharf was the Rumors with Adam and his crew who had loaded up their supplies the previous evening, they departed at 3 pm. Darren Clark on the Celtic Rose is due to depart at 4pm.

The team of 21 includes artists, activists, builders, commercial fishermen, architects and scientists.

With a three metre Southwest swell and 20 knots of wind from the southwest, we are hoping to make it around Whale Head and make our way at least to New Harbour. The forecast looks great for early next week and hopefully we can make it onto some the big exposed beaches north of Port Davey where the plastic has not been cleaned for two years.

Thanks again to all our sponsors and supporters, this mission would not happen without you.