Surfrider Welcome the Plastiki!
Posted by: Don on July 27th, 2010Surfrider Welcome the Plastiki!
July 26, 2010 by kristy
Filed under Events
The Plastiki in background, with Expedition leader David de Rothschild and Surfrider Foundation Australia GM Kristy Theissling
The Plastiki in background, with Expedition leader David de Rothschild and Surfrider Foundation Australia GM Kristy Theissling
Surfrider Foundation Australia were proud to welcome and cheer on the arrival of The Plastiki at Darling Harbour this morning.
The Plastiki and crew have reached the end of their epic voyage which has taken them through the Pacific Ocean on an 8,000 nautical mile adventure lasting over 130 days! The team arrived midday today at Sydney’s Australian National Maritime Museum, Darling Harbour to an excited crowd of friends, family and supporters, including members of Surfrider Foundation Australia.


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