Dave is joined by twelve paddler's from Echuca's St Joseph's college, and then experiences swimming snakes, possums and his first Murray River lock.
For full details of the Murray River Expedition 2009, please visit http://www.thegreatbigpaddle.com
This expedition is being paddled in aid of the AV Foundation. If you'd like to donate visit http://www.justgiving.com/greatbigpaddle