Freya Hoffmeister to speak in Miami - The Race Around Australia

It is a bit of a last minute notice but one I hope many of you will enjoy.

Freya Hoffmeister, the International paddling sensation will be speaking at the Blue Marlin Fish House on Saturday, June 19th, at 7:00 PM. Come and join us for food and drinks as Freya recounts her 332 day, 8500+ mile voyage around Australia; a journey that earned her the World Record.

She is a woman of action who, after kayaking for only a few years, set out to circumnavigate Australia. She successfully completed the journey on December 15th and earned her place in history.

During the formidable journey, Freya encountered huge salt-water crocodiles, great white sharks (one of which left a tooth in the hull of her boat), venomous sea snakes and deadly box jellyfish, massive surf, the challenge of coordinating freshwater and food dumps, hundreds of kilometers of sheer cliffs without any landing zones and devastating cyclones are some of the most daunting threats – not to mention her 8-day, 7-night crossing the 350-mile of the Gulf of Carpentaria. Despite the emotional and physical toll of paddling solo with very limited human contact, in the tropical heat, Freya averaged upward of 35 miles per day for nearly year.

Come early for refreshments, or for a meal; stay late for questions, answers, autographs, photo opportunities and party.

[b]REGISTRATION:[/b]
Advanced Registration is $20 per person through 5:00 pm Friday, June 18th.
On-Site Registration $25 per person (at the event)
Registration is through Florida Paddling Trails Association
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[i]Proceeds will benefit Florida Paddling Trails Association[/i]


LOCATION:
Blue Marlin Fish House by Oleta River State Park
2500 NE 163rd Street
Miami, FL 33160
954-328-5231
7:00 p.m. - whenever

After purchasing a ticket, be sure to print your PayPal receipt or confirmation email. You'll need it for proof of payment for entrance to this event.