Now here’s where a seakayaker can envy a river expedition. “2400 miles in 30 days” . Paddles faster! Paddle faster! Seriously though I did want to mention this slightly more local expedition.

This from their website;

Starting at Lake Itasca, Minnesota we will be navigating through the headwaters of Mississippi River and continuing along the river to the end where he empties into the Gulf of Mexico south of Venice, Louisiana. The trip will be made in expedition grade kayaks and the River Team will be comprised of four individuals. The length of the trip is approx. 2,350miles taking us through 10 states and we expect to complete the trip in 30 days or less.

Louis Breckenridge and John Dubina will be starting out May 13, 2007. They hope to raise $500,000 in donations from individuals and companies for the Lance Armstrong Foundation, focusing on children’s cancers.

Well guys, look out for those mosquitos. If you can survive them, the gators and poisonous snakes will be child’s play.

To learn More about the Kayak for a Kure Expedition visit their website at: www.kayak4akure.org. Of course, we’ll be pulling for ya!