Planning and Preparations

The long winter is over and now we are well on our way to completing our plans and preparations for the new paddling season. As we pour over maps and sort through food we are spending time reminiscing about our experiences of last summer and dreaming about the adventures to come. After last summer, our plans have developed and changed, reflecting the ever changing nature expedition paddling and the challenges the Great Lakes provide. This summer we will be focusing on completing the north shore of Lake Superior from Pigeon River to Wawa, a complete tour of Manitoulin Island and the Lake Huron coast from Tobermory to Sarnia. Our anticipated departure date is set for the end of May in the hopes that Lake Superior will be a little bit warmer. Currently, the water temperature of Superior is 2 degrees Celsius! Making cold weather paddling gear a necessity! We are well prepared on the equipment front thanks to the continued support of our many sponsors (please check our their links through our website). Tess (our dog) will be visiting family in Sudbury as we paddle the Lake Superior portion. She is looking forward to joining us in the nicer weather later this summer. Please continue to check back for journal entries and photographs throughout the summer.