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Two Campbell River sailing teams set course for Alaska in gruelling 750-mile race

The largest R2AK field in race history includes about 75 boats, and the Campbell River crews are betting local waters will help them finish strong.

Summary by Oak Bay News
Splashed across the race website banner is the half warning, half challenge: No engines. No support. 750 cold water miles to Ketchikan, Alaska. But for three teams based out of the northern half of Vancouver Island, it’s more of an invitation. Against Wind and Reason, Forget me Knot, and Agile Racing are all in their last week of preparation for the iconic Race to Alaska (R2AK). Against Wind and Reason and Agile Racing are both based in Campbell…

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Oak Bay News broke the news in Oak Bay, Canada on Friday, June 5, 2026.
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