Mar
25
Vision Direct Sponsors Australian Go West Team in Indian Ocean Race
Filed Under Community Outreach, Designer Sunglasses, Fun with Eyewear
What could be more exciting than four blokes rowing across the ocean, the wind in their hair, the sun on their backs and not a care in the world? For the four home-grown Aussies about to embark on a 6000k race across the tumultuous Indian Ocean, this is no mere joy ride. They are the only Australian team competing in the Woodvale Challenge Indian Ocean Race beginning April 19th, 2009. The race leaves from Geraldton, WA and ends in tropical Mauritius and is aptly called the Worlds Toughest Rowing Race. The first of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, the racers will have the support of a safety boat in case of extreme emergencies, but are otherwise expected to be self-sufficient in their boats for the entirety of the trip.
The members of the Aussie team ‘Go West’, are determined to complete this arduous task in safety and style, and have accepted a sponsorship by Vision Direct, the leading online designer eyewear company, that will not only supply them with the best eyewear gear in the industry from Oakley, Bolle and Rudy Project, to help with the expedition. Vision Direct adores those who face nature head on, and these rowers fit the bill with their sense of adventure, love of the outdoors and dedication to extreme sporting.
Currently the Go West team is completing months of extensive training, packing their boat full of dehydrated food and plenty of water, and gearing up in high quality designer eyewear, one of the most essential items for a 6000k over water-trek where sun reflection can cause blindness if not protected against. The team, composed of Andrew Taylor, Pete Tomic, David Louw and Matt Hort, all from Perth, are eagerly anticipating the impending launch date, and are excited to embark on this empowering and challenging race, and Vision Direct will be cheering them on in style.
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