Messages of Support
“Congratulations Steph & Crew!!! Just logged on to see your progress and felt goose bumps when I saw that your Mirages had landed on Tassie. It makes me feel very special to be part of our (outrigging) sport and proud to have people like yourself as friends. I understand but can’t feel how elated you must all feel after your conquest of the Strait. “
Paul from Pacific Dragons DB & OC Club, Sydney
“As I watch you on SPOT approaching the coast of Tasmania I can only imagine how exhausted you must all feel. Very soon you will have completed a truly epic journey . The crossing must rate as one of the great achievements and adventures in outrigger canoeing. The benefits from your efforts not only go to cancer research but as inspiration to all who dare to achieve great things. WELL DONE !!!!”
Rory Milne (President N.S.W. zone AOCRA)
“We are so proud of you alison. This is an amazing accomplishment. First you get to Rifle Colorado now this!!!! What next!!”
Andos
“Well done to you all for great trip .Hope you get more funds than you think. Have a great paddle,watching you all go for it. Safe paddling”
Ed, Mandurah WA
“Well “Bugger Me” Terry what are you up to? Bet you can’t guess who this is from? Yes it is from Sue & John in UK on behalf of all the Russells. Good Luck, God Speed”
Sue & John
“Great going everyone. Your enthusiasm on Day 1 at Port Welshpool is demonstrated in your committment to the cause. You’re an inspiration to all. Keep up the great paddling. Remember – Whatever you vividly imagine, ardently desire and enthusiastically act upon will inevitably come to pass.”
Lois Calder
“What a wonderful adventure you are part of. Especially rewarding as it is raising funds for the fight against cancer which as you know has affected me too. So from a grateful breast cancer surviver, thankyou to you, your crew and support teams for your huge efforts. Congratulations for making it to Deal Island. Old friends of mine Dallas and Shirley Baker were once the lighthouse keepers there, so I feel a connection to the Island. Good weather and a safe journey.”
Pamela Pickard (friend of Marcel)
“To everyone who is participating and sponsoring this event, I wish you all the best hope that you achieve your goal. As special ‘Hi’ to Alison Green, I hope it is everything you thought it would be. We hope the weather is being kind for you all. Good luck.”
Symone & Allen – SBH Consultancy
“Congratulations on your efforts thus far. They are enormous. Saw you enter Refuge Cove last night; we were in the catamaran, Meerkat. We are now in safe anchorage at Walkerville South and you’re on Hogan Island- wow! Will track your progress and make donation when back on land.”
Bill and Merilyn Robinson
“Go for it, all the best on your trip. (Going to be a bit fresh).”
Mick from Hobart Outrigger Canoe Club
“Enjoy, endure, engage and enrapture yourself…. you are out there and it is real life. Thinking of you and rooting for you…Jen, Greg, Oscar & Darcy
Congratulations on the first step of your journey Steph & Co. From your friends back in Sydney live the moment and bring back indelible memories. Tracking your progress with great interest knowing you are doing what you love. As Matt S says…. If you’re not living on the edge you’re taking up to much room!!!”
Paul Webster
“Thinking of you, paddle well and may the ocean and weather treat you kindly. Take care and stay safe.”
Trish Johnston, AOCRA President.
“Impressive, truly admire your passion and determination.Go long and nail the catch – every stroke.Stay strong and focus on the positives .Good Luck and God Speed!”
Kaizer Austin, Pacific Dragons DB & OC Club, NSW & Australia DB Crew.
“I am so very proud of you guys for taking on such an ominous task all in the name of Cancer research. Good luck and God speed!”
Jo-Anne Joy M
“I’m hugely impressed with you all, taking on such a huge adventure for such a good cause. I’ll breath a huge sigh of relief when you’ve finished! I’d be doing it myself but I’m busy that day…
“Jason Shepherd’s dad, St Andrews, Scotland.
“Great idea, one stroke at a time and focus on the here and now and you will get through it in no time. If you ever get a low think of the people you are helping and the people that want you to succeed. Don’t worry about completing it –it’s all about the first step!”
Alasdair McGregor, Atlantic Ocean Rower (3000miles, 55 days, 2hrs on 2hr off 24hrs/day )
“Good luck for your big adventure and congratulations on your fundraising for such a great cause. It will be tough out there, the ocean is a fickle beast, but you’ll experience amazing things that will stay with you for ever – and the pain does fade away, trust me on that one! Remember ‘There is no passion to be had playing small; in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living’. (Nelson Mandela). It takes brave people to live up to that phrase, so enjoy the challenge and make the most of your time at sea – you’ll never forget it!”
Rachel Smith, Atlantic Ocean Rower (Breast Cancer Fundraiser)
“Incredibly inspirational….my Dad would be immensely proud of you all!”
Kim Vaughan, Melbourne Outrigger Canoe Club
“Very exciting, scary and slightly crazy adventure you are partaking in but definitely a worthwhile one.”
Alison Horsburgh, Aberdeen, Scotland
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