A duo from Saanich are about to embark on one of the toughest and most unconventional races in North America... the Race to Alaska! 

It's a 1,200-kilometre, engine-free adventure from Victoria to Ketchikan, Alaska, where competitors rely entirely on wind power and human muscle to navigate rugged coastlines, powerful currents and unpredictable weather.

Guest: Janice Mason - Competing in the Race to Alaska 

Guest: Ian Graeme - Competing in the Race to Alaska 
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