Two Campbell River sailing teams set course for Alaska in gruelling 750-mile race

Splashed across the race website banner is the half warning, half challenge: No engines. No support. 750 cold water miles to Ketchikan, Alaska.
But for three teams based out of the northern half of Vancouver Island, it’s more of an invitation.
Against Wind and Reason, Forget me Knot, and Agile Racing are all in their last week of preparation for the iconic Race to Alaska (R2AK). Against Wind and Reason and Agile Racing are both based in Campbell River, while Forget me Knot is from the Como