Following on from a successful first time out paddling the kayak, Charles is at it again, raising money for Tasmanian Kids in Need. This year Charles will not only be completing the event solo but is make the event even more challenging!
A new multi-sport format has been mapped out, that introduces both running and swimming into the event, on top of that Charles has set himself the personal goal of breaking last years record of 1,020 kms paddled – by completing between 1,150 and 1,200 kms, over the 26 days.
The event will once again begin on January 1, this time out a new North to South format has been adopted, with the event commence on the rugged northern part of Tassie's west coast. Heading off bright and early from the picturesque seaside town of Marrawah, Charles will run an altra-marathon of some 54kms to Smithton.
Over the next 25 days Charles will kayak, run and swim his way around the often remote coastline of Tassie all the way to Hobart.
The swimming part of the epic journey will be left to almost at the end with a 10km open water swim planned to take place in the Derwent River, (final details of start/finish locations and times are still to be finalized). We will be inviting other keen ocean swimmers to accompany Charles on this leg.
Following the swim Charles will make his way to Kingston Beach to join in the Australia Day celebrations. Charles will then finish the event with a paddle to Sandy Bay, with a big finish to be part of the Sandy Bay Regatta.
So as you can see this years event promises to be a very challenging event for Charles, he is hoping that through his extra-ordinary solo effort, many will be inspired to dig deep and get behind him during the event ... ensuring that the event can make a real difference in the lives of many Tasmanian children suffering from the debilitating effects of Cerebral Palsy.
We hope that you will continue to follow our event on this site and please let all you family and friends know about this very worthwhile cause.
Those of you who have been following this blog will know that Callum Fagg had hoped to accompany Charles throughout the event, however due to continuing problems with nagging injuries, he has had to pull out of the event. Many may well have pulled the plug with this kind of news, however Charles has made a commitment to raising much needed funds for Cerebral Palsy and so has made the difficult choice of taking on this super-human challenge solo.
Anyone interested in accompanying Charles on any legs during the event, please contact Charles on 6234 5323.
