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    “It feels like we never got our summer,” remarked Josh.  It’s true, the deteriorating weather has hurt our progress in a big way.  Thus far on the paddle we have had 12 days where conditions have arrested progress.  As days dwindle shorter and fall prevails, the gravity of the situation increases.  Josh continued, “it’s so bad we can’t even make progress.”

    Our current weather, issued by Environment Canada, seems to mirror the trend:

    Issued 04:00 PM PDT 26 August 2008

    Winds

    Tonight and Wednesday Storm warning in effect. Wind southeast 40 to 50 knots diminishing to south 20 to 30 this evening and to 10 to 20 after midnight. Wind increasing to southeast 20 to 25 Wednesday evening.  

    Waves

    Today Tonight and Wednesday Seas 3 to 4 metres subsiding to 2 after midnight and to 1 early Wednesday morning.  

    Weather & Visibility

    Tonight and Wednesday Rain ending this evening. A few showers beginning early Wednesday morning. 

    Extended Forecast

    Thursday Wind southeast 25 to 35 knots veering to southwest 20 in the morning. Friday Wind west 15 to 25 knots.

    Canada!

    We have entered a new country. It is a strange thing to cross an international boarder under your own power, but Canada we are happy to be with you!

    Weather is the big buzz right now…it has been intense. We have been getting pounded by one low pressure system after another.

    Something like a 988-millibar low in the Inside Passage easily produces 50-knot winds and 15-foot seas. Wretched conditions for our little boats; we see the less extreme ends of this pounding when we are able to paddle in more protected waters, but it is not uncommon to spend a 24-hour period hauled out on shore…waiting for the weather.

    Notwithstanding, our spirits are extremely high. The footage continues to exceed our expectations. This 3-month expedition is proving to be an amazing adventure.

    Our best,
    J.J. and Josh

    Port Rupert, BC
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    Special thanks to the organizers and racers of the Pennock Island Challenge, an event to raise money for the American Diabetes Association. Visit the race website

    Special thanks to the organizers and racers of the Pennock Island Challenge, an event to raise money for the American Diabetes Association.

    Visit the race website


    SAFE SWIMMING During our visit in Ketchikan, we found some work. Josh and J.J. acted as a safety boat transporting a single swimmer around an 8-mile course through 55-degree water.
    SAFE SWIMMING

    During our visit in Ketchikan, we found some work. Josh and J.J. acted as a safety boat transporting a single swimmer around an 8-mile course through 55-degree water.

    Ketchikan, AK
    Ketchikan, AK

    Day 28 Skagway to Ketchkian

    Day 28

    Skagway to Ketchkian


    Special thanks to Brenna Mahony and Travis Smith for providing underwater filming. photo taken by Captain Benita Wiggins

    Special thanks to Brenna Mahony and Travis Smith for providing underwater filming.

    photo taken by Captain Benita Wiggins


    Josh transports Brenna to safety.photo taken by Captain Benita Wiggins
    Josh transports Brenna to safety.

    photo taken by Captain Benita Wiggins

    CAPTAIN When you paddle for month after month with just one other person to share your thoughts, a new set of ideas is a godsend. The Captain is the newest member of the team. A latecomer, he will join J.J. and Josh as they attempt to reach Seattle. The Captain rides on the bow of J.J.’s boat.
    CAPTAIN

    When you paddle for month after month with just one other person to share your thoughts, a new set of ideas is a godsend. The Captain is the newest member of the team. A latecomer, he will join J.J. and Josh as they attempt to reach Seattle. The Captain rides on the bow of J.J.’s boat.