R2AK 2026 Applications Have Closed

Folks, applications came in faster than ever this year, and we’ve now closed the door to new entrants several months ahead of schedule.
We know some of you missed the memo (yes, there was one), didn’t believe us, or were off-grid training your revolutionary new pedal drive design only to come back to find applications slammed closed. That wasn’t the goal, and we’re bummed if you’re bummed.
We’ll put up a waitlist in case of a mass exodus of already accepted teams, and can squeeze a few more in. Don’t count on it – but it’s worth a shot.
Next shot at R2AK will be in 2028. Thanks for giving a damn.

Step 1: Apply ($50)

Every team pays fifty bucks to throw their hat in the ring. This gets your application in front of the almighty Vetting Team. You tell us everything we want to know, The Team makes a decision. And yes, they know how to say no.

APPLICATIONS CLOSING SOON!

Step 2: Get Vetted

Based on the information you’ve provided when you apply, including adventure resumes for each member of your team, The Vetting Team makes their decision. They are looking for proof (or at least solid evidence) that you:

  • Know what you are getting yourself into.
  • Have the skills, experieince, and mindset to survive the Inside Passage (or make the right call to bail)
  • Bring the boat, gear, and grit to match.

The Vetting Team generally gets their work done within two weeks of submission.

Step 3: Register

If you are approved, you then officially register for this thing. This where the fees kick in:

  • $50 per foot of boat length (measured LOA)
    • Teams only going to Victoria pay a flat fee instead: $300.
  • After March 1, the Slacker Tax (our reverse-version of an early bird special) kicks in: $52 per foot.
    • Teams only going to Victoria get Slacker Taxed up to $400
  • $75 per additional crew member after the captain
  • Tracker fee: (Required)
    • $100 per team going all the way to Ketchikan
    • $50 for teams only going to Victoria

The deadline to Register after you’ve been accepted is April 30, 2026.

If you’re wondering, any profits made here go towards creating awesome maritime experiences for youth and adults by our parent organization, Northwest Maritime. So you can feel pretty awesome when you hit the Submit Payment button.

Cancellation and refund rules are here. Read ’em, and don’t get upset at us when we stick to our guns.

Applications Now Closed. Waitlist Coming Soon.