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Fish For Life will cross 3 Oceans, 4 Seas, 1 Gulf, 1 Bite and 2 Straits.

Including some of the most treacherous waters in Australia where hundreds of sea bearing folk have lost their lives to Mother Natures fury.

We are navigating the seas over a 4 month journey to get our nation digging deep and celebrating life to raise much needed funds for Cancer Council Australia in every port of Australia.

Fish for Life founder Mark Ratchford may endure 17 metre waves coming in from the southern ocean to waters that are extremely difficult to navigate across the top of Australia.

In the mix , other dangers may include Poisonous Snakes, Sharks, Crocodiles and the dreaded Sand Flies just to name a few. It is going to be one hell of a ride!

A passionate sea bound man with a dedicated ground crew will travel 1,507 Kilometres across the Great Australian bite, between Esperance and Ceduna, this challenge may take up to 50hrs straight only stopping to meet the tender vessel for refueling.

Our Skipper Mark will cross the notorious Bass Strait in the middle of winter enduring freezing and rough conditions, navigating through the hole in the wall at Guluwuru Island Northern Territory, and not to forget the risk involved in getting through the Horizontal Falls.

Its not all risk and danger for the guys, they will experience our nations wonders visiting some of the most picturesque locations on earth right here in Australia. They will enjoy the opportunity to explore. Deserted Islands, The Great Barrier Reef, The Kimberleys and the breathtaking cliffs of the Great Australian Bite. Mark will also have the opportunity to fish areas that are not visited often by man. The variety of fish species caught along the way will vary from Marlin and Tuna to Bream and Mullet, Fish For Life practices responsible release of fish and only keep fish to feed the crew whilst traveling. With the help of the fishing fraternity Fish For Life will raise the much needed funds to help cancer patients in every state of Australia.

Get Onboard..People need us and we need you to get on board and join us in this epic journey so together we can help as many people as possible.

Setting sail from Melbourne in June 2016 we will soon be in a port near you!

We are looking for supporters to head up our State Teams within every capital city of Australia.

If you want to get involved call Skipper Mark on 0412 808 798.