This summer there is another more-or-less annual canoe journey undertaken by groups representing Northwest tribes from Vancouver Island, B.C. and Washington state. The most northern group from Vancouver Island began their paddle on July 13, stopping each night along the western coast of the island and joining with other canoe groups heading south. Click here to see a map of journey starting and stopping points and layover dates. The journey will end in August in Nisqually at the southern end of Washington’s Puget Sound. It’s a long voyage, testing endurance and showcasing Native pride. Many of the canoes are made in traditional fashion and showcase the beautiful lines of large, seaworthy vessels.
Gale force winds last Friday morning forced some paddlers to trailer their canoes for a leg of the journey from Port Angeles to Jamestown Beach in Sequim where the local S’Klallam Tribe would welcome them. Others braved the journey on the big waters of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Paddlers headed next to Port Townsend.
Much to my disappointment I had to miss the event. DH took these shots in my absence. Pretty good, no?
That is a long canoe ride. Photos look okay.
They must be very dedicated!
Wonderful post – interesting event. We saw the Lummi portion a few years ago. Great photos.
That sounds like quite an adventure!
Give DH an A+! Fine photos of this exciting journey. Can’t imagine doing it myself, but I give credit to those who do. I can’t imagine being on an open sea in the weather in one of those canoes, either!
I’m wondering what this means: 8-)? Por favor?
Your husband has many skills, and a man after my own heart because he knows what interests you and responded in kind. Great photos of what looks like a great event.