Inside Passage Scenery
Left Port Hardy Friday morning. Good weather. The boat, now with five crew members, bustled with activity, anticipation and humor. As we crossed Goletas Channel the first of the ocean swells lifted our little hull. Besides the constant cooking of meals the trip to Bull Harbor on Hope Island was uneventful. Continue reading »
How many researchers have been able to gather ocean science data by the way of human power? It doesn’t get greener than that!
CWF Salish Sea Expedition Launching from Vancouver
This Earth Day, I ask you all to take a moment to reflect on the importance of the Canadian Wildlife Federation Salish Sea Expedition. Five rowers, three weeks, 1,200 kilometers of open water! We have so much to learn from this expedition. We are the stewards of Continue reading »
This is a series of blogs from Jordan Hanssen.
Jordan Hanssen April 11 Photo by Andrew Latreille
Blog 4, April 15
I am constantly struck by the concept of time at sea, perhaps all trips. Four days ago, we left Vancouver, really only two full days on the water. The launch in Vancouver feels like weeks ago, but rowing, living and working on this boat makes the minutes and hours ripple by. The first day out we had some seasickness, Continue reading »
Immature Bald Eagle Soaring
Eagles were screaming as I walked down Market Street in Port Hardy. Something caught my eye. I looked up and a huge immature Bald Eagle flew overhead. He was brown and covered with white flecks. His bald white head had not yet blossomed. Seeing this majestic & young bird of prey reminded me of two things: 1) An old Christmas present from my mom and 2) A key reason for this adventure.
Number One: My mom gave me a pair of boxer shorts when I was 18 years old. The shorts were printed with a eagle flying through a lightning storm. My boxer shorts lasted a decade before they finally disintegrated. The present was a favourite of mine, but it’s also a reminder that parents really can inspire our love of nature and wildlife in simple ways. Not only did I have eagle boxer shorts, but plates printed with bears and moose hung on my bedroom walls. Those walls were bordered with orcas. If we create children who Continue reading »
Markus and Jordan Singing in a Rain Shower in Johnstone Strait
Right now, we are anchored in Humpback Bay in the Johnstone Straight. The tidal current is too strong to row against so the name of the game is to wait. Wait in the rain.
Earlier this morning at 0200 (2:00a.m), Rick and I weighed anchor in the rain at blubber bay. While the others slept, we rowed through eddies and currents in the dark as tugboats pushed and pulled their loads. As morning light broke, the wind and currents picked up.
It is rainy right now, but sprits are good. I’m thinking I may jump Continue reading »
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