Iditarod At Sea
by Fish Radio - Laine Welch
Kayaks, paddle boards, sail boats and other man powered water craft are geared up for the Race to Alaska. Around thirty teams are leaving Port Townsend, Washington this week and heading north 750 miles to the finish line in Ketchikan. It is being called the Iditarod at sea.
“It’s an adventure endurance race with very few rules.”
Joe Bersch, President of Premier Pacific Seafoods, and his long time friend and sailing partner, Dalton Bergan, are a top team
“Team Pure & Wild is centered on promoting pure and wild and sustainable Alaska seafood along the race route. The well inherent connection of the Race to Alaska and Ketchikan and fishing communities is fundamental to our team.”
If Bersch and Bergan cross the finish line first, the team plans on donating their winnings.
“Our ultimate goal is to win the race. The winner receives ten thousand dollars, which we would be very proud to donate to SeaShare.