Paddle to Seattle

If you are a paddler and have not seen Paddle to Seattle, you are missing out. These two guys, JJ Kelley and Josh Thomas, paddle their wooden Pygmy kayaks from Alaska to Seattle via the Inside Passage. Even if you are not into kayaking, the story, adventure, and scenery that is in the film is worth the watch!

JJ and Josh spend over 3 months traveling the 1300+ miles of mostly uninhabited nature. They come across brown bears, illness, poor weather, interesting locals, and surprising sea life along the way.

I love the way that they shot this film. It feels like you are making the trek with them. You feel the solitude, the sense of accomplishment, and just the overall fun of this adventure! If you have ever dreamed of dropping everything and hitting the water, this is the film for you.

PBS is streaming the entire film on their website until January. If you have the time, here is the embedded video. Check it out! For those of you that do not have an hour and a half right now, watch the first 30 seconds for the preview.

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