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May 10, 1999
ADVENTURER PEDALING ALONE ACROSS PACIFIC TALK WITH HIM LIVE
>> LOCATION: PACIFIC OCEAN
>> DATE: May 10th, 1999
>> SECTION: TARAWA VOYAGE
Pacific Ocean (May 10, 1999) Expedition 360's Jason Lewis may be far out to sea, but the media can still talk with him live everyday.
Attempting to become the first person to circumnavigate the globe solely by human power, London's Lewis is currently alone aboard Moksha, a special pedal-powered water craft. He is pedaling the boat 2,200 miles from Hawaii to the Gilbert Islands having left Kona, Hawaii on May 3. The crossing should be take about 70 days to complete. Already, Lewis has accomplished almost 20,000 miles of his 35,000 mile adventure.
Live media interviews over a special high-tech Iridium satellite telephone can be conducted at any time with Lewis. In addition, broadcast-quality B-roll tape of Lewis and Moksha is available. To schedule an interview, please contact Dan Gindling at RoDan Public Relations, telephone: 619/454-1717.
Expedition 360 goals are 1) to be the first to circumnavigate the globe using only human power, and 2) through school presentations, cultural exchange programs, and curriculum development empower children in each country the expedition visits to follow their dreams and connect with the youth of the world. Expedition 360 Expedition updates can be obtained toll-free at 1-800-943-0114 or on the internet at www.goals.com.
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Posted by jason at May 10, 1999 11:31 AM