Section 1: Just the Beginning
We’re in Port McNeill resupplying, thick means section 1 of the trip is officially done! Here’s what we’ve been up to over the past 16 days.
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A Little Paddle
- Apr 27
- 3 min
A Faff and a Half
Week 1 is done!! It’s been a whirlwind so here’s a recap.
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A Little Paddle
- Apr 11
- 4 min
Acknowledging in whose waters we’re paddling
ʔəy̓ sweyəl (Good Day) Sanesh and I were both raised in Tsleil-Waututh Territory on the North Shore of Burrard Inlet so to honor the...
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A Little Paddle
- Apr 5
- 2 min
Building a Repair Kit for a Sea Kayak Expedition
On expeditions, the ability to maintain and repair your equipment is critical. Our expedition to Alaska will cover ~1700NM and take...
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Jay Slater
- Mar 23
- 3 min
Preparing for two weeks of paddling with alittlepaddle
Some reflections from Jay after his first on-the-water training in preparation for joining A Little Paddle for two weeks in Bella Bella
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A Little Paddle
- Jan 25
- 5 min
New Years Update from Alittlepaddle
After busy summer and fall, we’re excited to fill you in about what we've been up to and where we’re currently at.
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A Little Paddle
- Jan 18
- 8 min
Sanesh and Nathan Run some Errands
On the evening of Thursday November 10 2022, Sanesh and I set out on a multi-day, multi-purpose, and multi-country adventure. The idea...
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A Little Paddle
- Jan 13
- 8 min
Sanesh & Nathan Paddle Haida Gwaii Part 3: K’uuna Island
A 4-day sea kayak trip around K’uuna Island. Sanesh and Nathan train for their upcoming paddle to Alaska.
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A Little Paddle
- Jan 8
- 8 min
Sanesh & Nathan Paddle Haida Gwaii Part 2: Pole Raising & Potlatch
We're in Masset to witness a pole raising! This is Part 2 of our 3-part series about Sanesh's trip to visit Nathan in Haida Gwaii.
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A Little Paddle
- Jan 4
- 7 min
Sanesh and Nathan Paddle Haida Gwaii Part 1: Chaatl Island
A 3-day sea kayak trip around Chaatl Island! The first post in a three part series about Sanesh’s trip to visit Nathan in Haida Gwaii.
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A Little Paddle
- Dec 13, 2022
- 8 min
Two Weeks in Gwaii Haanas July 2-16, 2022
Nathan’s trip report from two weeks of guiding on the East coast of Gwaii Haanas.
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A Little Paddle
- Dec 13, 2022
- 11 min
Packing List and Gear Shakedown Cont. (AOG Part 4)
This post is the fourth in a five part series about Sanesh’s experience getting certified as an Assistant Overnight [Kayak] Guide (AOG).
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A Little Paddle
- Dec 13, 2022
- 10 min
A 5 Day Overnight Around Vargas Island (AOG Part 3)
Something people keep telling me is “you’re going to be a great kayaker by the end of the trip!” I bet I will improve over the trip, but I’d
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A Little Paddle
- Dec 13, 2022
- 9 min
Trying New Things & Gear Shakedown (AOG Part 2)
The second post in a five part series about Sanesh’s experience getting certified as an Assistant Overnight [Kayak] Guide (AOG) through SKIL
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A Little Paddle
- Dec 13, 2022
- 9 min
Sanesh’s Assistant Overnight Guide Course (Part 1)
The first post in a five part series about Sanesh’s experience getting certified as an Assistant Overnight [Kayak] Guide (AOG) through SKILS
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A Little Paddle
- Dec 13, 2022
- 3 min
Nathan’s Summer Plans
My trip preparations look a bit different that Sanesh’s. Here’s what I’ll be up to over the summer!
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A Little Paddle
- Dec 13, 2022
- 5 min
Getting Certified to Paddle to Alaska
Sanesh has a lot of work ahead to prepare for our expedition to Alaska. Here's what he has planned for the spring/summer/fall of 2022
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A Little Paddle
- Dec 13, 2022
- 3 min
Preparing an Expedition Meal Plan
Food on trip is for sustenance, for fun, for comfort, and for motivation. Read-on to discover how we’re planning our meals!
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A Little Paddle
- Dec 13, 2022
- 5 min
Welcome! - and an Introduction to our 2023 expedition to Alaska
Welcome! Here's a little info about what we're all about, what we're up to, and what we hope to achieve.
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A Little Paddle
- Dec 13, 2022
- 3 min
Preparing for the Expedition of a Lifetime
We've got a lot of work ahead! Here's a summary of what we're up to.
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