From NY to Nome? wow. Through the canal, I presume... Incredible. Did
they write a book? I'd love to read it.

One problem I noticed with my sevylor is that my ass always got wet. At
first I thought it was wind-blown droplets off the paddles but even when I
was real careful I still got wet --- I tried looking for a leak but never
found it. Oh well, it served its purpose well. My necky alsek is a little
small, hence my need to scavenge food in order to stay out more than a few
days, but it's good too --- dual watertight bulkheads and bomb-proof,
submarine-ish hatch covers that would probably stay intact longer than the
hull would resist imploding if submerged. It's poly (plastic), and can be
dragged over rocks and stuff, although it is a little heavy. I'd like to
build my next one with wood strips/epoxy but need a workshop which I don't
have right now.

I'm planning an early season paddle down the Fraser in a couple weeks ---
wish me luck.