Kayaking the Inside Passage - Paddling North Preview 

Beautiful job ladies. Glad there are people like you in this world..

The question at the beginning of this wonderful film is, "Why do you want to paddle the inside passage?" And is answered by the conclusion, "Why isn't everyone doing this?" For those who have not been lucky enough to experience such a trip in person this film is a good explanation of why it should be on your bucket list.

I kayaked (solo) the inside passage from Seattle to Skagway twice - 10 weeks on the classic route the first trip and 14 weeks the second trip with 3 side trips up fjords to tidewater glaciers and another side trip to glacier bay before paddling into Skagway. I had exceptionally perfect weather the first time and more typical weather the second with ~ 2 weeks total either wind or rain bound. The wildlife both on land and sea is unrivaled and the primitive camping is spectacular. If you do this trip, do yourself a favor and DON'T set a particular end date because paddling in conditions beyond your abilities can be dangerous. Otherwise, enjoy!

Hank you are an incredible craftsman with camera and film!

Nice work! I paddled from Prince Rupert to Port Hardy on the outside summer before last and the west coast of Vancouver Island a few years ago and the story rings so true from what I saw. Jaw dropping beauty, but log-jammed beaches, huge amount of plastic from industry including piles of black plastic pipes of various diameters (from fish farms?), floats, nets, ropes, engine oil containers, etc. But there is also what I didn't see - large areas of rocks for sea lions and and seals to haul out...empty. I talked to an old First Nation man on the northern Vancouver Island coast, and he said that it used to be full of life. Eye candy, but impoverished when one looks enough to actually see and imagine what this must have been like and how easily we let it slip away. Wisdom comes from knowledge and we are so lacking in both. This is out of sight and out of mind, unfortunately.

I am gearing up to do this in a hobie adventure sail kayak.

Hank, you are an awesome filmmaker and story teller . Your videos are just amazing. Please do complete the NZ series. Looking forward to seeing the rest of the 10 episodes.

I can't believe more people don't watch your videos. They're amazing keep at it mate. I get so much joy from watching them

Just came across this wonderful film, and it speaks right out of my heart... Great work, love it!

Amazing landscapes

Looks spectacular! Would love to see the entire film.

that was lush!, thanks x

Hi how can I watch the full documentary? The paddling north website seems to be down.

I watched your new video on Thanksgiving, Hank, which seems (to me) particularly appropriate. We all have much to be thankful for on this insanely gorgeous planet, a planet we seem hell-bent on despoiling. Your video captures both the beauty and hints at the ruin - and still inspires viewers such as me. Meanwhile, you find your groove. Your life’s path has taken you to some odd corners of the planet and some careers that only lurk at the edges of your passions, interests, and talents. This new video, I believe, reveals your true destiny: filmmaker. I look forward to your new videos... and perhaps new movies as well. Best holiday wishes to you and your family, near and far, David

Wow. Very inspiring.and I really like those sails you have

I love this!! We have to be mindful to protect our beautiful planet.

Excellent video, fantastic film work

Cool video and important message.

Very cool!! Thanks for the video and for raising awareness!!

Great videography, great storytelling - the whole production was inspiring - thank you for posting this.

excellent story telling

Nice work as always, Hank! Now we just need to go packrafting 😜.

Nice video and nice adventure.Thanks

This was so well put together. Thank you for this! Also do know where you can purchased the sails used with their kayaks? Kayaking Nana from Ontario…

Please bring the NZ series back... Great work mate...

I realize it is a preview, but a map and some more info would be wonderful. There are paddlers who don't live right on the BC coast!

Yeah, I was wondering what happened to the rest of the NZ trip

TOP VIDEO! Brave ;-)

incredible!

Are you still doing the NZ series

Amazing

Hi there from great Britain!! 😊 Like to say thanks for sharing this brilliant video and as kayaker myself its insight to a wider picture and see amazing wonderful places especially from your area absolutely epic views tranquility thank you... 😊 👍 🛶

When does this come out? Would love to see it!

Where can I see the full film?

I’m looking to canoe from Bellingham to wrangell would be interested to team up with someone must like dogs!

8:04 "Why isn't everyone doing this" Because every girl I know would rather live in a luxury hotel than trip with me in the wild.

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