In 20 June 2008 Alan Brook and Kobi Sade begun an unsupported sea kayaking expedition from Kullorsuaq in north-west Greenland. Kullorsuaq, which is located almost 1000km north of the arctic circle, was reached by helicopter flying out of Upernavik. After paddling northwards for a few days to a location where the Greenlandic icecap approaches the ocean, the two kayakers turned south exploring a region of remote wilderness and sparse Greenlandic villages for a period of about 4 weeks. The Blog describe the journey and brings stories and pictures of this high arctic region..

Off We Go !

At last the time has come - today we start our voyage to NorthWest Greenland.
The last few weeks were so busy trying to clearour desks and also to put the last minute organization together.
Our Kokatat sponsored dry suits arrived and we gave them a first dunking in some big surf that we had here in Israel. The "Expedition" model dry suits are the best in class - in the case our protective wear the choice was easy.
The kayaks, cooking fuel and some other supplies have been transported successfully to Kullorsuaq village up North, shortly after the sea ice cleared and facilitated access to the town.
Also, according to Danish sea ice maps the area northwards towards Melville bay has started to melt so the "roads" are more or less open for us.
We are both looking forward to getting beyond the *SIX* enroute flights, long stop-overs and the probable hassles of overweight luggage.
Once we smell the salt and feel the water under the kayaks the fun will start ..

Keep checking our blog ...

2 comments:

karel said...

Have a good one

hadas said...

hey guys,
will be fantastic to follow your journey.
stay worm and keep smiling even when you're frozen.
waiting for some pictures,adventures and stories... so fare well, my friends.
see ya when i see ya
hf