#28 R2AK: Where Skills Matter More Than Pace.

The Race to Alaska (R2AK) kicks off this Sunday, June 14. About 70 teams will take on the 1,200 km (750-mile) journey from Washington State to Alaska, a race that can take up to three weeks to complete. While most competitors sail, a handful of determined sea kayakers choose to paddle the entire distance.Scott McDonald from Victoria, did it a few years ago. He shares the skills, preparation, and mindset needed to paddle for three weeks through some of the Pacific Northwest's most challenging conditions.Find out about the race and the teams here: https://r2ak.com/