During the height of the COVID pandemic, Mike Zippel bought a sea kayak to escape the Victorian 5km radius restrictrions. 9 months and one Beau Miles documentary later, Mike and a band of merry men, the Strait Yakers, launched their boats at Tidal River and headed for Tassie.  

Endless paddling, island camping, spear fishing, bocce playing,14 days stranded and one hairy shark encounter - this is a story of having a crack, even when others tell you you can’t.



Mike Zippel on instagram @mzippa 

Strait Yakers on instagram @straityakers 

During the height of the COVID pandemic, Mike Zippel bought a sea kayak to escape the Victorian 5km radius restrictrions. 9 months and one Beau Miles documentary later, Mike and a band of merry men, the Strait Yakers, launched their boats at Tidal River and headed for Tassie.  
Endless paddling, island camping, spear fishing, bocce playing,14 days stranded and one hairy shark encounter - this is a story of having a crack, even when others tell you you can’t.
 
Mike Zippel on instagram @mzippa 
Strait Yakers on instagram @straityakers

Hosted by Aussie adventurer Milly Young, Breaking Trail is a playful exploration of life outside. Join Milly for a yarn with athletes, artists, adventurers and explorers as she explores what draws them to the wild and other big life questions.  

We’ll share stories from climbers, mountaineers, trail runners, high-liners, skiers, bikers, paddlers and dirtbags. We discover motivations, training, expedition details, success and failure, joy and darkness. These stories will sweep you away and inspire you to quit your day job! 

Writer/Host – Milly Young 
Producer – Alison Zhuang 

Join the conversation: 

Instagram @breakingtrail_

Tiktok @breakingtrailau

Website URL: breakingtrail.net

This podcast is a General Experiments production. We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work, the Gadigal people of the Eora nation, and we recognise their continuous connection to Country.  
www.generalexperiments.com.au

Hosted by Aussie adventurer Milly Young, Breaking Trail is a playful exploration of life outside. Join Milly for a yarn with athletes, artists, adventurers and explorers as she explores what draws them to the wild and other big life questions.  
We’ll share stories from climbers, mountaineers, trail runners, high-liners, skiers, bikers, paddlers and dirtbags. We discover motivations, training, expedition details, success and failure, joy and darkness. These stories will sweep you away and inspire you to quit your day job! 
Writer/Host – Milly Young  Producer – Alison Zhuang 
Join the conversation: 
Instagram <a href="https://instagram.com/breakingtrail_?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==">@breakingtrail_</a> 
Tiktok <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@breakingtrailau?_t=8eXbj6Ill2Y&amp;_r=1">@breakingtrailau</a> 
Website URL: <a href="https://www.breakingtrail.net/">breakingtrail.net</a>
This podcast is a General Experiments production. We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work, the Gadigal people of the Eora nation, and we recognise their continuous connection to Country.    <a href="http://www.generalexperiments.com.au/">www.generalexperiments.com.au</a>

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