Crossing the Ditch New Zealander Scott Donaldson becomes the first solo kayaker to successfully cross the Tasman Sea. After 62 days at sea, he landed in Ngāmotu Beach, New Plymouth, at 8.44 p.m. local time (08:44 UTC). Paddling into history: Kiwi Scott Donaldson becomes first solo kayaker to cross Tasman Sea © The New Zealand Herald Sources: The New Zealand Herald