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Seventy48
We're excited to bring you a live (and not so live) multimedia experience from the very first Seventy48 - the spiritual spawn of the Race to Alaska (R2AK), and the most interesting boat race in the world!
The rules are simple: boat racers have 48 hours to move 70 miles on the water between Tacoma and Port Townsend, WA, using only human power. No sailing, but otherwise all seafaring craft without engines are eligible. The winner takes home $12,000. The losers don't. Everyone from Olympians to novices can (and do) participate. The race organizers say that it's hard enough that it's a bad idea to even try. We're here for that.
You can follow race progress on the Seventy48 website, starting a 5:30 PM on June 11th.
Boldly Went is here to tell you the story of the event, and will be sharing racer interviews, photos, event history and highlights from the Pre-Funk, the start, the finish, and the post-race ruckus which doubles as the start of the Race to Alaska (R2AK).
Our goal is to make this the virtual version of hanging out at Seventy48 and helping you get to know the characters involved.
The rules are simple: boat racers have 48 hours to move 70 miles on the water between Tacoma and Port Townsend, WA, using only human power. No sailing, but otherwise all seafaring craft without engines are eligible. The winner takes home $12,000. The losers don't. Everyone from Olympians to novices can (and do) participate. The race organizers say that it's hard enough that it's a bad idea to even try. We're here for that.
You can follow race progress on the Seventy48 website, starting a 5:30 PM on June 11th.
Boldly Went is here to tell you the story of the event, and will be sharing racer interviews, photos, event history and highlights from the Pre-Funk, the start, the finish, and the post-race ruckus which doubles as the start of the Race to Alaska (R2AK).
Our goal is to make this the virtual version of hanging out at Seventy48 and helping you get to know the characters involved.
Watch this space for interviews, articles, and more!Pregame for Seventy48We pulled out these important episodes from the Boldly Went archives for you! Get psyched!
Dean Burke: The Godfather of Seventy48 Episode 32: Dean Burke, R2AK
Boldly Went Podcast Episode 32 has Dean's story about crossing the Strait of Juan de Fuca on a SUP board in Race to Alaska (R2AK). This is the partial genesis story of the Seventy48.
Ken Campbell: Basura del Mar aka Trash Boat Episode 19: Ken Campbell
Boldly Went Podcast Episode 19 features Ken's grand adventure circumnavigating Newfoundland on a kayak. Ken Campbell is the founder of the Ikkatsu Project, an organization whose focus is to raise awareness of trash in the sea. Aptly so, he will be paddling to Port Townsend on Basura del Mar, a boat he made from trash that washed up on the beach just outside of his house, in the inaugural 2018 Seventy48.
 Episode 10: Ken Campbell
AdventShorts Episode 10 is an interview with Ken about his water activism work with the Ikkatsu Project. Listen Now Clicking this link will re-route you to the Boldly Went Patreon Page. It's totally safe. AdventShorts is a short podcast featuring interviews with adventure lifestylers about how they actually went. It's free to listen to and it's located on the Boldly Went Patreon page. |
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