Canada to Alaska Sea Kayak Expedition 2003

INTRODUCTION | DIARY | PROGRESS MAP | THE TEAM | THANKYOU'S

During the expedition we have met and be helped by a great many people.

General

Postural Support work Bill & Janice Lozano and all at Atlantic Kayak Tours Kim Kirby and all the staff at SE Alaska Sea Kayaking for their hospitality and much more. Barry, Eric and the staff at Taquhan Air for the original Alaskan Bush Pilot experiences! Kathie for showing us the sights of Ketchikan Super 8 Motels for special rates Alaskan Ferries for free transportation Mr Clark (Ketchikan chiropractor) Rodney Anderson (Petersbury chiropractor) Greg Middag at US Customs for a painless border experience! Lianne and Scott at Tongass Kayaking, Petersburg Fred Poulson for storing wheelchairs and kayaks in Petersburg PacWing for storing wheelchairs Doug & Christie Riemer of Nautilus Air, Petersburg for transporting wheelchairs Mark Halstad of Ketchikan for his superb garage! Alaska Boat & Kayak, Juneau for receiving post Sierra Kaden of South Alaska Independent Living Outdoor Recreation (ORCA) for solving all our logistical problems in Juneau Father Tony of St Paul's Catholic Church, Juneau for use of the church hall Audry Sutherland for advice and campsite recommendations

Vancouver

Christine, Jay, Herman and Mike at Jericho Beach Sail Centre Staff at Affiliated Transport Garth Irwin for kayaking advice - www.cankiwiskayak.com

Port Hardy

Richard and Joanne at Wildwoods Campsite for their hospitality and stories! Sharon Barton and Gail at BC Ferries Debbie and North Island Kayaks

Duncanby Landing

Ken, Will, Alison, Amy, Sarah for their hospitality and help

Shearwater

Craig Widsten, & Jason Purvis of Shearwater Marine Dave Knott of American Safari and the Safari Spirit Erika Sommerfeld, Alex Shorre and Betty Hadley in the various Shearwater services Staff in the Fisherman's Bar & Grill Ed Carpenter of Bella Bella