Scott Donaldson - trans-Tasman solo kayaker

The course of Scott Donaldson's trans-Tasman solo kayak

Colin Palmer preparing Scott's kayak "Double Ditch 2

Tools of the trade - paddles, seatbelt, tube,knife, EPIRB, heel foam rest, bilge pump, leg rope, meal, satphone

Scott Donaldson in the cabin of "Double Ditch 1" with abrasions to his tendons caused by clothing friction

Scott Donaldson practicing a "wet-entry" near Rangitoto island

4 metre swells on approach to Lord Howe Island

Departing Coffs Harbour 2 May 2018 credit: Rob Wright

Four days from the finish

success! being assisted ashore at New Plymouth

Post event media

Scott Donaldson's son in hospital later that evening