Rowers complete first trans Tasman row

December 30th, 2007

After 31 days at sea, a team of four rowers have set foot on Australian soil after completing the first trans Tasman row. Steven Gates, Andrew Johnson, Kerry Tozer and surfboat champion Sally Macready set out on November 29 from Hokianga Harbour, north of Auckland to arrive to cheers from well wishers at Sydney’s Neutral Bay.

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Killing Whales for any reason is just plain WRONG!

December 19th, 2007

petition.jpgLike many Australians, we at Break Loose find the thought of slaughtering whales an absolutely vile action. With that said, right now the Japanese Whaling fleet is heading to the Southern Ocean with the express orders of killing over 1000 whales, including 50 endangered Fin whales and 50 Humpbacks. Do you want to help stop this action?

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A rough night Crossing The Ditch

December 19th, 2007

Lot 41 with James Castrission and Justin JonesTwo Australians, James Castrission (25) & Justin Jones (24) who are attempting to kayak to New Zealand are back on track after a harrowing night which saw their rudder disabled and wild 30-knot winds pound their craft.

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