Quincey attempting World Record in preparation for World’s Second Solo Trans-Tasman Rowing
Adventurer Shaun Quincey, 24, plans to row solo from Australia to New Zealand. If successful, Shaun will make the only solo crossing of the Tasman, other than his father, Colin Quincey, who made history in 1977 by completing the first ever and only since successful solo Tasman crossing from New Zealand to Australia.
In preparation for the grueling journey expected to take up to 70 days crossing the 2200km gap, Quincey will row 1000km on an indoor rowing machine. The six year old record of 128 hours was set by Nigel Gower of England over five years ago.
Shaun Quincey will row for 17 hours a day for five days in a row burning almost 10,000 calories a day (almost twice as much energy as Lance Armstrong burns each day on the Tour de France). During the challenge, just like out on the Tasman, Shaun will be twittering his progress to the world every hour during the challenge.
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Following in his father’s footsteps, Shaun will depart Australia in November 2009, rowing the treacherous Tasman Sea without any assistance. Shaun will battle a distance of over 2200km in 10-20 metre swells and one of the most hazardous seas in the world. Taking an estimated 50 to 70 days, his expedition, named Tasman Trespasser 2, will be an epic adventure. Shaun is raising funds and awareness for the New Zealand Surf Life Saving Association.
Shaun hopes that his expedition will be as successful as his father’s after a recent series of failed bids to make a solo crossing of the Tasman. Perhaps the most tragic occurred in February 20 07, when 39-year-old Australian Andrew McAuley died. His body was never found.
Colin’s boat was named Tasman Trespasser and Shaun thought it fitting to name his boat and expedition “Tasman Trespasser II”.
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Quincey rowing in his father’s footsteps
Adventurer Shaun Quincey, 24, plans to row solo from Australia to New Zealand. If successful, Shaun will make the only solo crossing of the Tasman, other than his father, Colin Quincey, who made history in 1977 by completing the first ever and only solo Tasman crossing from New Zealand to Australia.
Following in his father’s footsteps, Shaun will depart Australia in November 2009, rowing the treacherous Tasman Sea without any assistance. Shaun will battle a distance of over 2200km in 10-20 metre swells and one of the most hazardous seas in the world. Taking an estimated 50 days, his expedition, named Tasman Trespasser 2, will be an epic adventure.
Shaun has enjoyed his father’s mentorship and as the only person to ever cross the Tasman solo, Colin Quincey brings a unique perspective to Shaun’s planning. Colin is a legend amongst the outdoor and adventure community and made his crossing without the technology and support modern explorers enjoy. Serving 25 years in the Royal New Zealand Navy, Colin also worked with disadvantaged children in Tonga, Thailand and Cambodia before settling in Darwin to work with the local community.
