The past 2 weeks have involved kayak repair work and some very cold, very wet weather for the Passage Adventures duo. They've had to bunker down for a couple of days (twice!) to avoid battling 24mph winds and rain. Of course the highs have been equally memorable, with many more close wildlife encounters. Let's start … Continue reading When the Whales Outweigh the Wet
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The Adventure Officially Begins
They're now 11 days into the trip they planned for so long, and Lucy & Mathilde have been in contact and reported alive and well. Despite all the planning, the hiccups started early in their trip and they are currently 3 days behind schedule. But don't worry - they havent run out of food and … Continue reading The Adventure Officially Begins
Pre-paddle Prep Ramping Up
It's been a long time between blogs and boy, have we been busy! Preparation is in overdrive as our launch date quickly approaches - only 4 days to go! In the last month we've traveled to Canada, tackled logistical obstacles, mass food preps, as well as holding a clean up, a school talk and a … Continue reading Pre-paddle Prep Ramping Up
10 Weeks to Launch Day!
10 weeks until we launch!! It feels crazy just writing that down on this blog. As we get closer and closer, we are finalising every last detail, training hard and focusing every effort we have to ensuring that this trip is as prepared as it can possible be! We reflected that one of the key … Continue reading 10 Weeks to Launch Day!
New Sponsors, New Training
New Sponsors: Lupii Cafe, Vancouver & Aquapac Some of you may have already read on our social media that we have recently gained the support of a fantastic social enterprise, Lupii Cafe! One thing we have learned throughout this experience so far is that there is a whole world of people who are ready to … Continue reading New Sponsors, New Training
2018: Kicking off with a Win!
Starting 2018 with A New Sponsor! We have recently announced our most recent sponsor! Boreal Design Kayaks have given us two Storm 17's for the duration of our paddle, along with some safety equipment and repair kits as well! Check out our latest newsletter for all the detail. To subscribe, please email passage.adventures@gmail.com 2017 was … Continue reading 2018: Kicking off with a Win!
It’s November! (t-5.5 months to go)!
WOW! What an amazing couple months it has been since our last update! We have some updates below, and please read through, because there is some amazing stuff to tell you... These blogs will be more and more frequent as we get closer to our launch date! These posts are an opportunity to learn a … Continue reading It’s November! (t-5.5 months to go)!
4 Epic Wins!
Yeoooww! What an amazing last few weeks it has been... We have locked in our first sponsor, been part of a record-breaking beach cleanup, run our own workshop, and reached our August goal of $5,000! Check it out... Our first sponsor is.... Lunette Australia!! For the Month of September any donations will go in the running … Continue reading 4 Epic Wins!
Times Are A Changin’
Woolworths & Coles to Phase out single-use bags When announcements like this are made, Bob Dylan's song 'Times are a Changing' pops into my head. People all around Australia have been lobbying for a plastic bag ban for years, and moves like this, by big corporations, creates a shift that move mountains. Last week, Woolworths, … Continue reading Times Are A Changin’
Together for a Moment
It has been an awesome week in Brisbane! Mathilde stopped by for a week in between her current travels. Lucy is heading to the United States on Sunday for 2 weeks and Mathilde will fly to France for a month. With both of us abroad for a short amount of time it was a great … Continue reading Together for a Moment
Passage Adventures - Paddling for Change 