Big R2AK News and the Return of the WA360 Race
The bosses at R2AK high command recently announced the return of WA360 next summer and that the Race to Alaska will now run on alternate years. WA360 (pronounced Washington Three Sixty) is 360 miles of engineless,…
Guest Dock: R2AK Day Done
The final official R2AK 2023 update from Race High Command has come in, as the last "winners" arrive in Ketchikan after three weeks and more than 700 miles. Hokay race fans. Gather round and listen up. It has been a long,…
Guest Dock: Worthy of the Fist
Race to Alaska competitors are still on the course and a trickle of finishers are ringing the bell in Ketchikan. Here's the latest update from Race HQ... Folks who spend a lot of time on the water like to refer to those who…
June Theatrical Screenings of R2AK Feature Documentary in Seattle and Tacoma
Whether you've already seen it or not, this is your chance to view the R2AK movie on the big screen. THE RACE TO ALASKA: The story of the best worst idea is an epic ride, directed by Seattle-based filmmaker Zack Carver. The…
Video: Reliving R2AK 2019 with Team Sail Like a Girl
Even though the Race to Alaska is a no go this year, it has been fun to relive races of years past via the R2AK Time Machine. Here's a look at how Team Sail Like a Girl pedaled and sailed their way north in 2019.
How R2AK Changed My Life
Not your average race, R2AK has a habit of changing lives. As Team Bunny Whaler's Nate Rooks explains, "I was different after R2AK. Not just the deep tiredness and missing 15 pounds, but a sense of inner peace I'd never…
Unlocking the New R2AK Puzzle
One Change, So Many Options From the March issue or 48° North, photos courtesy of Drew Malcolm When Race to Alaska (R2AK) teams hoist their sails outside of Victoria Harbour on June 11, 2020, some of them will be faced with…
Video | Team Shut and Drive’s Race to Alaska experience
Team Shut and Drive brought a Figaro 2, and a ton of sailing and cycling experience up from the Bay Area to contest the 2019 Race to Alaska. They didn't win the 10 grand or coveted steak knives, but from highs to lows, their…
R2AK makes one big rule change for 2020
With awards being given out, beer flowing and lots of laughter going around the Race to Alaska's annual Blazer Party during the Wooden Boat Festival, there was also a big announcement to be made about the future of the race.…
R2AK UPDATES: – Two teams left! Drawing to a close.
Tuesday, June 25th, 0830: Then there were two. Team ‘Backwards AF’ finished yesterday leaving Team Sloveig and Team Wee Free Men on final approach. Both teams were up early this morning headed for Ketchikan. Sloveig…
