Well, it's over and done. We, the Fort Langley Canoe Club team, paddled the Columbia River from the forks of the Spokane and Columbia Rivers to its mouth at Astoria. some 900 km (660 miles).
The long days, early risings, windy crossings of the lakes, and head winds made for some hard work. The last day was one of the hardest as we had to fight the incoming tide as well. (Someone underestimated the work of paddling against the tide, I'd say.) And, it being the wet coast, it rained much of the day too.
We've accomplished a lot, and hope to pass along our hard won skills to others in the club. And maybe share our river, the Fraser, with brigaders when they come to Vancouver for the premiere of the video.
Here's some news coverage of our trip, from Astoria:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JPzZF7SiuA&feature=player_embedded
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