Earlier tonight Shaun issued a distress signal through the TracPlus satellite tracking system.
TracPlus and the New Zealand Rescue Co-ordination Centre contacted Shaun's support crew to notify them of the distress call. The support crew got in touch with Shaun around 10pm NZ time. In rough terms it appears that Tasman Trespasser 2 was flipped over at least twice, knocking Shaun around quite severely. At this time the distress button was pushed.
Whilst this remains a serious situation, Shaun is now safe in his cabin and appears physically and mentally ok. He has been in contact with the New Zealand Rescue Co-ordination Centre to discuss the situation and possible options since his water ballast, oars and other equipment may have been lost.
A short time ago Shaun notified his support crew that he would sit tight until the morning when he can survey the boats condition and the state of his equipment and supplies. Only then will a decision be made on the state of the expedition.
No further information is available at this stage and further updates will be posted here on the website. No further information is expected until Wednesday morning.
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