The Great Salt Race 10



Hey Everybody,

I am excited to announce that the Great Salt Lake Adventure is back on!

After a disappointing turn of events last year we had to postpone our trip and with the craziness of 2020 we really wrestled with if we should move forward or not but ultimately we felt that a bit of positivity in setting a new World Record may be a bright spot amidst so much else that is going on right now. So we're going to to do it!

Meet Traveler

After a year of toiling over this incredible project the canoe build is now complete. What an awesome opportunity I have had to craft a beautiful vessel that performed exceptionally well in its maiden voyage as well as its first real field test putting in 15 miles on the GSL!

To Build a Boat






The Journey's Agenda

Our launch date is coming up super fast and below you'll see the breakdown of our journey.

July 6th - Launch from GSL Marina – to arrive at Bridger Bay Campground on Antelope Island

July 7th – Bridger Bay – Spiral Jetty

July 8th – Spiral Jetty – North Western Shore

July 9th – North Western Shore – Stansbury Island

July 10th – Stansbury Island – Home to GSL Marina 


There is certainly a lot of nervousness around this trip, but even more excitement. This morning I realized that a week from today we will be well on our way up to Bridger Bay, its coming up super fast.

How to Follow Along

Should you wish to follow along with our journey you can get updates here on this blog. We will have a GPS beacon with us that will allow us to send texts and emails with progress updates. We will be sending these updates to family who will then update the blog. 

Thank You's

I wanted to again thank MarketStar for sponsoring this adventure! It has been so encouraging to feel the support of such a great company through this whole process. Blessed to work for such a great organization!

I also wanted to thank all my family and friends for the help and support they have given me in prepping for this goal. its been a sacrifice in a lot of ways and it has all been greatly appreciated 

Last but certainly not least I want to thank my beautiful wife who has sacrificed more than anyone else to help make this dream happen. She has spent many late nights helping build the canoe, she has coordinated and organized food and supplies, and so much more. This whole thing never could happen with out her help - Love you babe!



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