Dev & I watched the Race to Alaska movie yesterday, about racers that journey up Canada's Inside Passage to Alaska, a 1207 km(750 miles) ride through strong tidal currents, traffic-infested waters, and overall very difficult sea/wind conditions.
A very good watch.
We saw the R2AK depart from the Victoria Harbour in 2016(second year for the R2AK), we were amazed at all the crazy pedal-powered contraptions the racers had built to propel their boats (victoria harbour doesnt permit sailing, and the race forbids the use of engines).