Tauranga kayaker closer to goal - live tracking

This Spot live tracker shows the progress Tauranga kayaker Tim Taylor has made by 12pm today.

Tauranga kayaker Tim Taylor who embarked on a world record attempt from Mount Maunganui this morning has nearly arrived at Whangamata.

Mr Taylor, 28, is attempting to paddle 220km on a solo return expedition between Tauranga and Opito Bay in the Coromandel.

Mr Taylor originally planned to complete a gruelling 220km solo kayaking expedition, departing from Omaha Beach, north of Auckland, to paddle south to Tauranga but was thwarted by poor weather conditions.

Tim Taylor as he leaves Pilot Bay this morning. Photo/Nevan Lancaster

The fishing guide and solo New Zealand kayaker left Pilot Bay at 8am today instead, heading north to take advantage of expected southwest winds.

The world record is 194.1km.

Live tracking of Mr Taylor's progress:

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