I intend to follow along. Sounds like a cool trip.
Why are'nt you taking the Siskiwit?

: Some of you may be interested in a trip I'm going to attempt next year. If
: you're interested, check out my new site. You can also follow the trip and
: my twittering at Twitter(http://twitter.com/bryanhansel). This also means
: that I won't be building a new kayak next spring and summer. I really
: wish I had the time to build a Siskiwit LV.

: Here's the jist of the trip: In 2009, photographer, writer, and kayaking
: guide Bryan Hansel will attempt a solo circumnavigation of all five Great
: Lakes. From Fort Gratiot Light on Lake Huron, Hansel will paddle
: northbound attempting the three largest lakes first. Upon completing
: circumnavigations of Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, and Lake Huron, he will
: complete the remaining two, Lake Erie and Lake Ontario.

: During this 5-month, 3800 mile expedition, Hansel will attempt to become the
: first person to solo circumnavigate by kayak all the Great Lakes in one
: year. In doing so, he’ll fulfill a long held dream and provide testimony
: that great expeditions are possible near home. The expedition’s objectives
: are: * Complete a circumnavigation of all five Great Lakes in one
: continuous push, with a maximum of 20 mile crossings, and paddling 3800
: miles.

: * Produce a book showing the Great Lakes from the viewpoint of a kayak.

: * Write and spur magazine and newspaper articles.

: * Maintain a website devoted to paddling opportunities on the Great Lakes.
: During the trip, provide weekly web updates and daily Twitter tweets of
: trip status.

: * Produce a slide show promoting kayaking, resource and

: * wilderness protection on the Great Lakes.

: * Build an extensive photographic portfolio of the Great Lakes.

: The Great Lakes contain roughly one-fifth of the world’s fresh surface water,
: they’re surrounded by eight U.S. States and one Canadian province, and
: have over 10,000 miles of shoreline. Formed just under 10,000 years ago as
: the last glaciers retreated, this young drainage basin is home to over 33
: million people. This unique resource is under constant pressure from
: pollution, invasive species, and urban sprawl.

: With your help, we can promote paddling adventure on the Great Lakes,
: increase paddlesports participation in the Midwest, and highlight the
: pressures faced by one of America’s great wonders; the increased
: paddlesport participation will advance resource and wilderness protection.