Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival 2024

Join Susan Conrad as she takes you on an adventure of a lifetime, reliving her 78-day solo sea kayak expedition from Washington State to Sitka, Alaska.

Comparing it with her 2010 expedition, Susan will share stories and images that will leave you in awe. From paddling marathon distances to forging friendships in remote locations, she'll take you through the highs and lows of her incredible journey.

Highlights include her efforts to raise awareness of Marine Protected Areas in the Great Bear Rainforest and retracing the paddle strokes of the late, great Audrey Sutherland, the grand dame of expedition paddling