Report Time: Saturday August 6, 745 pm
Position: 3 Miles north of the mouth of Berners Bay
See Google Map -- Berners Bay is the large bay with the lighter colored water)
Today was the first sunny and relatively calm day on Steve Vick's swim from Skagway to Juneau. Steve entered the water at 3:49 pm and by 7:45 pm had completed an amazing 7.1 miles. The calmer water has enabled Steve to regain the planned schedule and he plans to cross the mouth of Berners Bay during his Sunday swim, which is slated to start at 4 am on Sunday morning. The weather forecast calls for good weather for the next 3 or 4 days, which is very heartening for Steve and the support team. The rough and rainy weather in the past few days has made for extremely difficult and sometimes dangerous conditions.
A group of supporters from Haines sailed down to the team today bringing them fresh water and needed supplies, as well as good cheer and supportive wishes from the communities of Skagway and Haines--on whose behalf Steve is making this incredible effort. Steve and the support team wants everyone to know how much they appreciate everyone's support and they encourage folks to get the word out about Steve's journey in any way they can. The administration needs to know how you feel about the proposed road. Steve is doing his part in the water. Please do your part to ensure that his effort is effective.
Steve is now at the halfway mark and he has been getting regular horn blasts from the passing Alaska Marine Highway ferries as they show their support.
Position: 3 Miles north of the mouth of Berners Bay
See Google Map -- Berners Bay is the large bay with the lighter colored water)
Today was the first sunny and relatively calm day on Steve Vick's swim from Skagway to Juneau. Steve entered the water at 3:49 pm and by 7:45 pm had completed an amazing 7.1 miles. The calmer water has enabled Steve to regain the planned schedule and he plans to cross the mouth of Berners Bay during his Sunday swim, which is slated to start at 4 am on Sunday morning. The weather forecast calls for good weather for the next 3 or 4 days, which is very heartening for Steve and the support team. The rough and rainy weather in the past few days has made for extremely difficult and sometimes dangerous conditions.
A group of supporters from Haines sailed down to the team today bringing them fresh water and needed supplies, as well as good cheer and supportive wishes from the communities of Skagway and Haines--on whose behalf Steve is making this incredible effort. Steve and the support team wants everyone to know how much they appreciate everyone's support and they encourage folks to get the word out about Steve's journey in any way they can. The administration needs to know how you feel about the proposed road. Steve is doing his part in the water. Please do your part to ensure that his effort is effective.
Steve is now at the halfway mark and he has been getting regular horn blasts from the passing Alaska Marine Highway ferries as they show their support.
Steve Vick
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