[sheeny (Al)]

Andy McAuley was just 70 or so kilometres from completing his attempt at paddling from Tasmania to New Zealand when he lost contact on Friday night. I see on tonight's news that his kayak has been found, but no sign of Andy.

I have known Andy for the last 20 years or so, sharing experiences canyoning, caving, canoing and bushwalking. While it doesn't look good there is still hope he'll survive. My thoughts are with Vicki and his family.

Al.