Prince Rupert kayaker approaches the halfway point in Race to Alaska - The Northern View

Prince Rupert kayaker approaches the halfway point in Race to Alaska - The Northern View

Prince Rupert paddler Yota Kano has spent the past week crossing some of the most demanding waters along British Columbia’s coast, steadily making his way toward Alaska in the 2026 Race to Alaska. Competing under the team name Rainy, Kano is currently leading the race’s three solo kayakers and is the top human-powered competitor after more than a week on the water. The Race to Alaska is considered one of the world’s toughest marine endurance eve…