How many researchers have been able to gather ocean science data by the way of human power? It doesn’t get greener than that! 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 […]
Author: Jordan
This is a series of blogs from Jordan Hanssen. 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 […]
Two nights snuggling in Snug Cove? I have to be honest, I feel we deserve it. Realistically we could spend one week, maybe even two just getting a handle on all the fancy electronics. As the days progress, and we just start to get a handle on everything we gave ourselves to do there is the very […]
Sorry this did not go out last night. However, I assure you we have been busy. Our crew has chosen to spend this morning on Bowen Island in Snug Cove, getting up to speed with our brains before we get up to speed with our rowing. Unlike the 2006 team that all lived together and […]
OAR Northwest plans to launch April 11, 2012 from the Vancouver Rowing Club in Vancouver B.C. on what is believed to be the first circumnavigation of Vancouver Island in an ocean rowboat. Rowing in the dark in the Inside Passage can be more treacherous than in the open sea. More ships, more logs, killer whales […]